What is the effect of the similar fact rule on an allegation of sexual assault?

I cannot say that the trial judge erred in concluding that the evidence was not admissible under the similar fact rule. As stated in Guay v. R., supra, the admissibility of such evidence is essentially a matter for the discretion of the trial judge. Here the trial judge had ample grounds for exercising that discretion against the reception of the evidence. The logical or probative value of the evidence was arguably tenuous. At the same time, the potential for prejudice was great. While the decision to reject the evidence under the similar fact rule cannot have been an easy one, I cannot say that the trial judge erred in concluding the evidence should be rejected.