New Zealand Man’s Appeal Against Raped by Motel Staff Denied
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In a shocking turn of events, Daniel Rigby's appeal against charges of sexual assault at Motels was denied. The case involved two men, Rigby and Reynolds, who were seen dropping off the victim at a gas station after leaving the motel. The victim reportedly claimed she was crying and that she had been assaulted. However, the court found insufficient evidence to justify a plea deal for one of the charges. Rigby's lawyer argued that the evidence was ambiguous, especially in relation to one charge, while it was more clear-cut for the other. He described the decision as 'illegal accommodation' and deemed it an affront to victims' rights. The court emphasized that the evidence allowed for multiple interpretations of the victim's emotional state, with the jury displaying high caution and thoroughness during the trial. Rigby's lawyer pointed out that despite this, the jury demonstrated professional and meticulous handling of evidence by strictly adhering to the burden of proof, independent review of each charge, and reasonable acceptance or rejection of witness testimony. The Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the original judgment.