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Bozzie’s client faced charges of serious sexual assaults including allegations of rape. The charges dated back to 2021 when he was 16 and at college with the complainant.
The complainant, then aged 17, reported the matters within hours.
The crown relied on medical evidence said to be consistent with the allegations made.
The case required focused and careful cross examination of the complainant and first complaint witnesses.
After a 7-day trial the jury acquitted this young man of all counts.
Bozzie was instructed and assisted by Steven Langdell of Bishop and Light Solicitors.
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