Law360 Canada ( June 14, 2021, 9:32 AM EDT) -- Appeal by the accused, Singh, from a conviction for uttering threats, forcible confinement and sexual assault. The accused, age 20, and complainant, age 17, met through an online dating platform. The accused testified that they agreed to marry during their online communications and that when they met for their first date, the complainant asked for a ring. The complainant denied ever committing to marriage and suggested that they had a flirty first date with minimal physical contact. Several days later, the incident giving rise to the charges occurred. The complainant testified that she agreed to meet the accused for coffee, that he took her to his home under the auspices of having forgotten his wallet, took her inside, and engaged in non-consensual sexual activity and intercourse. The accused testified that the complainant initiated sexual activity and that he expressly confirmed her consent. Immediately after, the complainant text messaged the accused stating she had not consented to sexual activity. She arrived at school, reported the sexual assault and sought medical attention. The accused was arrested shortly thereafter. The trial judge found that the complainant was, on whole, credible despite reliability concerns with one aspect of her evidence. The judge found that the accused’s evidence did not accord with common sense and that the offences were proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The accused appealed....