“Although the slogan, ‘Believe the victim,’ has become popularized as late, it has no place in a criminal trial. To approach a trial with the assumption that the complainant is telling the truth is the equivalent of imposing a presumption of guilt on the person accused of sexual assault and then placing the burden on him to prove his innocence." “That is antithetical to the fundamental principles of justice enshrined in our constitution and the values underlying our free and democratic society.” -Justice Maria Carroccia

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