Client Found Not Guilty of Historical Sexual Assault Following a Jury Trial 

14th January 2025 | Sex Offences News & Stories|
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Stephen Halloran

Managing Partner

In 2023, our client was accused of two counts of historical indecent assault on his nieces from the early 1980s. He pleaded not guilty and was acquitted of both charges following an eight-day trial at Inner London Crown Court, thanks to the diligent preparation of our specialist solicitors.

The allegations were made by two of our client’s nieces, who claimed they were assaulted when they were children. The accusations came to light in 2021 when our client’s sister-in-law, the complainants’ mother, raised the allegations over a video call. Our client was shocked and distressed by the accusations and firmly denied them.

A resident of a Southern European country, our client was arrested at Bristol airport in March 2023 while on his way back to his home country with his wife. Initially represented by police duty solicitors, our client faced stringent bail conditions that prevented him from returning home. After transferring his case to us, we successfully negotiated the terms of his bail, allowing him to return to his country of residence while awaiting trial.

Under the guidance of Managing Partner Stephen Halloran, our team contacted other family members who offered support and provided statements to aid the trial process. We also gathered photo evidence from family holidays to back up our client’s account.

The prosecution team was led by an experienced King’s Counsel for the eight-day trial at Inner London Crown Court. Our client was represented by Barrister Daniel Higgins of 9BR Chambers and was found not guilty of both charges.

Our client was relieved by the outcome and deeply grateful for the exceptional care he received from our team: “Stephen’s careful judgment and experience were instrumental in ensuring I had the best possible representation in court.”

“He considered my case’s specific needs, selected the right barrister, and together, their efforts were outstanding in clearing my name, questioning the credibility of the accusations, and securing a not guilty verdict.”

If you require assistance with similar allegations, please contact our specialist teams today.

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