Advocate says Jake Virtanen acquittal shows high bar for justice in sex assault cases - Global News
7/26/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Sean Boynton
by Sean Boynton
Because sexual assault trials often hinge on conflicting versions of events, the burden for proof beyond a reasonable doubt is hard to clear, lawyers say.
WARNING: Some readers may find details in this story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen’s acquittal on a sexual assault charge Tuesday shows the high b… [+5864 chars]
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