And then the lawyers started creeping in......
I understand due process and the burden of proof. I also feel that this is one example that should be one of the reverse onus situations. Sure change the laws.
The only thing cited as the reasons for dismissal were the judges findings of fact. He chose to interpret them as being insufficient. Not the Crowns presentation, not the police investigation. I truly hope the Crown appeals this decision, regardless of the career implications for them.
Special situations demand special measures. The internet has exploded in the last couple of years, and all facets of law enforcement are having a hard time getting with the program. The last thing we need is a judge cutting the teeth out of the laws that we have to work with.