"Justice Anne Molloy remarked, 'It's a very difficult decision to write. This is not simple stuff.' This reflects the complexity and seriousness of the case."
"Molloy noted that she could not convict Stronach on charges related to one complainant, stating, 'the evidence did not rise to the level of being even remotely reliable.'"
"Defense lawyer Leora Shemesh argued that 'poor and incomplete note-taking by police' led to lost evidence, which she deemed 'unacceptably negligent'."
"Shemesh raised concerns about whether some complainants had been improperly coached, stating, 'Valuable, critical pieces of disclosure are gone forever.'"
Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial concluded with a verdict anticipated in mid-June. Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy indicated the complexity of the case. Initially facing 12 counts from seven female complainants, several charges were withdrawn during the trial. Molloy stated that evidence against Stronach related to one complainant was not reliable enough for conviction. Stronach, who has denied all allegations, did not testify. His defense highlighted issues with police note-taking and potential coaching of complainants, claiming critical evidence was lost.
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