Both sides at the sexual assault trial of former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch argued over whether the interactions he had with the female complainant were consensual or not.
In his closing submission, defence lawyer James Battin told the court, “Look at the history he had with the woman.”
He added, ” The Crown has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt because he did not at any time sexually assault the complainant.”
On the other hand, Crown Attorney Jennifer Moser said there is enough evidence to prove that Birtch is guilty because he’s heard on a recording talking about tying up a screaming woman at his home.
Moser said, “He’s admitting to a assaulting [the complainant] in his attic.”
The court has heard that Birtch took 50 videos involving the woman.
Moser added, “You can hear Mr. Birtch laughing when he’s sharing this sexually graphic material.”
The one-time mayor …