The sexual assault trial of Toronto councillor Michael Thompson concluded its final day of closing arguments, where his lawyer and the Crown accused each other of presenting misleading narratives about the allegations. Thompson faces two charges related to incidents involving two women during a cottage weekend in 2022. His lawyer claimed the complainants were inconsistent and untrustworthy, suggesting a conspiracy to fabricate claims. In contrast, the prosecution is working to validate the complainants' version of events. Thompson has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
"That should be the title of this script: Me Too, even though it's untrue," Shemesh told the court. "This was a witch hunt for Mr. Thompson and it was, and is, painfully obvious."
Shemesh argued the three women conspired to fabricate allegations against Thompson. She said there were inconsistencies in their stories, including when the witness and second complainant said they were told specifics about the alleged molestation of the first complainant, though the first complainant later testified those discussions never happened.
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