Show Notes
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A landmark acquittal may reshape how Canadian courts view domestic abuse. Joseph Neuberger and Michael Bury break down a historic sexual assault trial involving allegations made during a high conflict divorce, where expert evidence established that the accused was an abused husband suffering from trauma caused by coercive control.
The discussion explores how this evidence was admitted, why it mattered, how it influenced cross-examination, and why the judge ultimately rejected the complainant’s credibility. They also explain the legal test for admitting expert evidence, the importance of challenging stereotypes surrounding male victims, and why rigorous research into false allegations is long overdue.
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