Overview

• Anthony (Tony) Humby is on trial in St. John's on more than 70 charges related to sexual violence against youth.
• The first complainant testified he was 15 or 16 at the time, described an assault at Humby’s home, and said he reported it to police that night.
• Retired Sgt. Corinne James told the court she would not make the same decision today, citing changes in training and resources since 2007.
• The court heard the 2007 sexual-assault evidence kit was destroyed after police closed the file, and weeks later officers found Humby driving teens but did not lay charges.
• Defense counsel pressed the complainant on discrepancies with his 2023 statement; he said additional memories surfaced later as the case was reopened following a new complaint that expanded the investigation.