Canary Islands High Court Upholds Acquittal of Father Accused of Sexual Assault
Case Summary
The Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands (TSJC) has reiterated the acquittal of a father who was accused by his ex-wife of continuously sexually assaulting their daughter when she was six years old. The court highlighted a lack of evidence and identified contradictions in the testimony of the alleged victim, who is now 21 years old.
Lack of Conviction
The TSJC stated that there is insufficient conviction regarding the accused’s guilt and his involvement in the alleged incidents. As a result, it is not possible to reach a conclusion that would lead to a conviction.
Evidence Issues
No expert witness could confirm the presence of signs of abuse or connect the psychological crises experienced by the young woman to these alleged abuses. Instead, it was determined that her emotional instability stemmed from her parents’ separation, feelings of abandonment, and rejection of her father. The TSJC concurred with the reports that question the cause of her crises and the causal link to the supposed assaults by her father.
Insufficient Evidence
The court found a deficiency in objective evidence, emphasising that in such a serious allegation, solid proof is required to support the testimony. Although no evidence was presented, the TSJC conceded that the young woman’s account has remained fundamentally unchanged throughout the proceedings.
