Overview

• The accused, charged with sexual assault and assault involving two alleged victims, was arrested in July 2023 under a publication ban protecting his identity.
• Judge Ted Gouge dismissed the case in April 2025, citing delays beyond the Supreme Court's 18-month Jordan framework for timely trials.
• The delays were partly attributed to unresolved disclosure issues, including thousands of text messages between the complainants ordered for disclosure in January 2025.
• The Crown's appeal, filed on May 7, 2025, contends the dismissal was erroneous and seeks a new trial on the original charges.
• The disputed text messages reportedly include references to alcohol consumption, memory impacts, and interactions with police, further complicating the case.