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San Angelo, Texas (CNN)- The state of Texas is expected to rest its case Wednesday in the sexual assault trial of polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs.

San Angelo, Texas (CNN)- Texas prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the sexual assault trial of polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs after playing a key piece of evidence for jurors: an audiotape they allege documents his sexual assault of a 12 - year - old girl.

San Angelo, Texas (CNN)- Court resumes Thursday in the sexual assault trial of Warren Jeffs, with the polygamous sect leader - who is representing himself - continuing his questioning of his first witness.

One of these projects has me immersed in the sexual assault laws of England and Wales, and in the course of doing some research in this area, I have learned that judges here routinely warn juries in sexual assault trials of the need to dispel any myths and stereotypes that they may bring in to the adjudication process.

Not exact matches

Parker was acquitted in the rape case more than a decade ago and Celestin had his sexual assault conviction overturned on appeal (a higher court deemed his trial attorney ineffective), but the two men have come under fire once again as the media reports troubling details from the case, which included accusations that Parker and Celestin, then both 19, had sex with a Penn State freshman while she was unconscious after a night of heavy drinking.

It was the latest dramatic twist in a trial that has included sermon - like speeches about religious freedom and an audio recording that prosecutors allege documents Jeffs» sexual assault of a 12 - year - old girl in the presence of three other «wives.»

Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs is awaiting trial in Texas on charges of sexual assault and bigamy.

In Las Vegas, former Little League coach Garen Pearson faces trial on 19 counts of sexual assault with a child under 14, 14 counts of lewdness with a child under 14, four counts of sexual assault with a child under 16 and two counts of open and gross lewdness.

I'm not sure any of it will ever be enough, because I've had to watch case after case of sexual assault victims in both Canada and the US go to some kind of trial, and then get destroyed.

UPDATE: Editor's Note: When there's a big sexual assault trial in the news like the Stanford case this week, there's a lot of talk about the specifics; who was right or wrong, the details of the hours, days, and weeks that follow.

As the nation teeters on the brink of WWII, a nearly bankrupt NAACP sends Thurgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) to conservative Connecticut to defend a black chauffeur against his wealthy socialite employer in a sexual assault and attempted murder trial that quickly became tabloid fodder.

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear five appeals this week, including three criminal cases involving driving «over 80» and production of evidence; an unjust enrichment claim; and an appeal in a sexual assault case in which the Court of Appeal of Alberta had found that a trial judge had erred by relying on a stereotype about the behaviour of sexual assault victims.

After a six - day trial and a «hopelessly deadlocked» jury, the judge declared a mistrial in the prosecution of comedian Bill Cosby for the alleged sexual assault of Andrea Constand.

In R. v. D.N. [2016], after a 3 day trial, the Firm secured a full acquittal on all counts of Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference and Invitation to Sexual Touching where the accused was alleged to have sexually assaulted a 10 year old child a decade ago.

Dewshi, principal of Dewshi Law Practice, tells AdvocateDaily.com that in carrying out the Notice of Proposal and revoking Kamali - Mafroujaki's licence, the reasoning focused on his past conduct, which included: the conduct leading up to his conviction of sexual assault; his denial of responsibility for any of the conduct; and the adverse finding of credibility by the trial judge in the sexual assault case.

Whether this means avoiding a trial altogether or fighting for you in a court of law, you can rest assured that you have an experienced team that is working for you and has had many sexual assault charges dropped for its clients.

Today, West Coast LEAF is in Calgary for the start of the judicial inquiry into remarks made by Justice Robin Camp during a sexual assault trial in Alberta provincial court in 2014.

So, this means that anyone who, while their partner is asleep, embraces them intimately — for example to fall asleep with them in a «spooning» position — could be subsequently accused of sexual assault in a divorce trial.

Yet recall for a moment what Justice Camp has conceded was inappropriate in his conduct of the trial, and for which he has apologized: that he asked inappropriate questions of the complainant about her conduct while she was testifying, he made inappropriate personal comments to the prosecutor in response to her argument, and he fell prey to myths about sexual assault.

At his hearing, a significant part of Justice Camp's explanation for his conduct was that he did not know the law on sexual assault; that he had received inadequate training; that he had conducted only one sexual assault trial prior to the Wagar case which gave rise to the complaint against him; and that, in general, «I didn't know what I didn't know».

Section 276 (1) of the Criminal Code states that the defendant in a sexual assault trial can not admit evidence relating to the complainants past sexual history to prove that the complainant likely consented to the sexual activity alleged in the charge or to show that the complaint is untrustworthy or lacks veracity.

Section 278.2 (1) of the Criminal Code states that no records containing personal information regarding the complainant or a witness in the trial shall be produced for the accused to be used as evidence in a sexual assault trial.

The judge or justice must also take the following factors into consideration when making their determination; the extent to which the records are required for the accused to make a full and complete defense, the probative value of the records, the nature and extent of the reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to the personal information contained in the record, whether production of the record is based on a discriminatory belief or bias, the potential prejudice to personal dignity the complainant or witness will experience if the record is produced, society's interest in encouraging individuals to obtain treatment after being sexually assaulted, society's interest in encouraging sexual assault victims to report the assault and the effect of the determination on the integrity of the trial process.

Just as the same underlying principles ought to apply to a homicide investigation as to a sexual assault investigation, so the bedrock principles of the criminal justice system remain as relevant, crucial and inalienable in a sexual assault trial.

VANCOUVER — Today, a national coalition of women's organizations including West Coast LEAF was granted intervener status in the inquiry into the conduct of Justice Robin Camp while he presided over a sexual assault trial in Alberta in 2014.

I've been thinking about this question a great deal following the story of Angela Cardinal — the sexual assault victim who was incarcerated for 5 nights to ensure her testimony in a preliminary inquiry (trial judgment here; media reports here and here).

Consent, alcohol, the complainant's credibility: common themes in sexual assault cases that are now set to play out in an uncommonly high - profile setting, as the trial begins Monday for three Toronto police officers accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague.

Feb. 20 - 24, 2017 The Supreme Court of Canada will hear four appeals this week: one criminal concerning treatment of evidence in a sexual assault trial and the other three civil, notably Teva Canada's appeal from the Court of Appeal for Ontario regarding banks» liability for converting cheques in fraudulent circumstances.

Second, and importantly, the defending narrative discourages important conversations about the boundaries of appropriate and inappropriate defence conduct in a sexual assault trial.

First, it ignores the real and significant cost that the presumption of innocence inflicts on complainants in sexual assault trials, particularly with a factually guilty accused.

But I also think sexual assault poses unique challenges for the reasons I identify, and also because of the history of sexual assault trials, and also because of some of what still goes on in Canadian courtrooms.

I do agree as well that part of the reason for the complexity is because the stakes for an accused in a sexual assault trial are incredibly high.

In particular, while they each rely on solid premises (the presumption of innocence; the re-victimization of sexual assault complainants), they undermine important and complex conversations about defending a criminal accused in a sexual assault trial, and in particular defending a factually guilty person accused of sexual assaulIn particular, while they each rely on solid premises (the presumption of innocence; the re-victimization of sexual assault complainants), they undermine important and complex conversations about defending a criminal accused in a sexual assault trial, and in particular defending a factually guilty person accused of sexual assaulin a sexual assault trial, and in particular defending a factually guilty person accused of sexual assaulin particular defending a factually guilty person accused of sexual assault.

Regina v. S.V. (2010) Client found not guilty of Assault and Sexual Assault after two day trial in the Ontario Court of Justice.

Regina v. V.D. (2008) Client found not guilty of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching after a five day jury trial in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Regina v. D.I. (2016), Client found not guilty of a charge of Sexual Assault after five day trial in the Superior Court in Barrie.

Regina v. S.N. (2011) Client found not guilty of two counts of assault and two counts of sexual assault (Domestic related charges) after a 7 day jury trial in the Superior Court in Toronto.

Regina v. K.B. (2014), Client found not guilty of charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching after a three day trial in the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket.

Regina v. J.W. (2015), Client found not guilty of two counts of sexual assault after a two day trial in the Ontario Court of Justice.

Regina v. W.W. (2007) Client found not guilty of sexual assault x 2, sexual interference x 2, arising from historical sexual assault allegations in the Superior Court of Justice after a three day trial.

Regina v. S.P. (2017), Charges of Sexual Assault, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault x 2, and Threaten Death (Domestic), dismissed after seven day trial in the Ontario Court of Justice at 1000 Finch Avenue West.

Regina v. J.D.S. (2011) Charges of Sexual Assault x 2, Sexual Interference x 2, Assault withdrawn after completion of three day preliminary hearing prior to setting a trial in the Superior Court of Justice.

In the Alberta Court of Appeal ruling reported as R v Wagar, 2015 ABCA 327 Justice Brian K. O'Ferrall, speaking for a unanimous court, made short shrift of Justice Camp's judgment, at p. 1: ``... [W] e are satisfied that the trial judge's comments throughout the proceedings and in his reasons gave rise to doubts about the trial judge's understanding of the law governing sexual assaults and in particular, the meaning of consent and restrictions on evidence of the complainant's sexual activity... We are also persuaded that sexual stereotypes and stereotypical myths, which have long since been discredited, may have found their way into the trial judge's judgment.&raquIn the Alberta Court of Appeal ruling reported as R v Wagar, 2015 ABCA 327 Justice Brian K. O'Ferrall, speaking for a unanimous court, made short shrift of Justice Camp's judgment, at p. 1: ``... [W] e are satisfied that the trial judge's comments throughout the proceedings and in his reasons gave rise to doubts about the trial judge's understanding of the law governing sexual assaults and in particular, the meaning of consent and restrictions on evidence of the complainant's sexual activity... We are also persuaded that sexual stereotypes and stereotypical myths, which have long since been discredited, may have found their way into the trial judge's judgment.&raquin his reasons gave rise to doubts about the trial judge's understanding of the law governing sexual assaults and in particular, the meaning of consent and restrictions on evidence of the complainant's sexual activity... We are also persuaded that sexual stereotypes and stereotypical myths, which have long since been discredited, may have found their way into the trial judge's judgment.&raquin particular, the meaning of consent and restrictions on evidence of the complainant's sexual activity... We are also persuaded that sexual stereotypes and stereotypical myths, which have long since been discredited, may have found their way into the trial judge's judgment.»

Regina v. A.H. (2010) Charges of sexual assault and sexual interference withdrawn in the Ontario Court of Justice, Scarborough, prior to trial.

Regina v. J.M. (2010) Client found not guilty of charges of sexual assault and sexual interference after a four day trial in the Ontario Court of Justice.

Regina v. E.K. (2015), Client found not guilty of Gang Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault, Threaten Bodily Harm, and Sexual Assault with a Weapon after a five day trial in the Superior Court.

The Inquiry was directed at whether the public could have confidence in the judiciary when a judge relies on discriminatory and sexist myths about women during a sexual assault trial,» says Tamar Witelson, Legal Director of METRAC, a member of the Coalition of six organizations from across Canada that intervened at the Inquiry into the Justice Camp's conduct.

Regina v. R.M. (2007) Client found not guilty of Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement after three day trial in the Ontario Court of Justice.

Regina v. P.R. (2017) Charges of Sexual Assault x 2, Assault with Weapon x 2, Assault x 7, Utter Threats and Mischief all withdrawn prior to the commencement of the trial in the Ontario Court of Justice.

Regina v. G.C. (2017) Client found not guilty of two counts of sexual assault after a five day trial in the Superior Court of Justice, Bracebridge.