A defence lawyer for the person accused of sexually assaulting seven ladies in Calgary has challenged a lady’s reminiscence of what occurred on the day of her alleged assault.
The girl, who can’t be recognized due to a publication ban, has testified that she went with the person to a rural property in April 2022 when he supplied her development work as she was making an attempt to depart the intercourse commerce.
Once they received there, she has alleged he tried to take her pants down however she fought again and was in a position to get away.
Richard Robert Mantha, who’s 59, faces 20 fees that embrace kidnapping, threats inflicting bodily hurt, sexual assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance.
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He has pleaded not responsible to the costs.
One in all Mantha’s legal professionals requested the lady, who’s the Crown’s first witness, concerning the period of time that has handed since April 2022.
The girl stated she doesn’t recall each element about that day, however there are “strong issues that I do bear in mind.”
Lawyer Andre Ouellette then prompt there are specific issues she remembers and others she doesn’t.
“Some issues stand out, is that right?” he requested the lady.
“Sure,” she responded.
Ouellette then requested the lady about whether or not her drug use might have affected her reminiscence.
The girl, who has stated she’s been sober for 18 months, stated drug use can contribute to reminiscence loss however added “on this case, it doesn’t.”
The trial, which is scheduled to run till Feb. 9, continues with the cross-examination of the witness Monday afternoon.
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