What are the reasons for a finding not guilty of all charges in a sexual assault case?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from R v VT, 2016 ONSC 374 (CanLII):
Nevertheless, I have a reasonable doubt as to whether the Defendant acted in what can objectively be considered a sexual manner or kissed the Complainant in a sexual way. I therefore find him not guilty of all charges. Morgan J. Date: January 22, 2016 CITATION: R v. VT, 2016 ONSC 374 COURT FILE NO.: 13-30000498-0000 DATE: 20160122 ONTARIO SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN – and – VT Defendant REASONS FOR JUDGMENT E.M. Morgan J. Released: January 22, 2016
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