Jury Exonerates Calgary Police Officer in Sexual Assault Case | Verdict Reached

💥 Calgary, Alberta 💥 ⚠️ Jury Exonerates Calgary Police Officer in Sexual Assault Case | Verdict Reached in 23 Minutes

⚠️ 33-year-old Brandon Kan faced charges in 2024 stemming from an incident that occurred in 2020. After less than half an hour of deliberation, a jury in Calgary declared him not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman during their first date in 2020. Following a week-long trial, jurors commenced their discussions about Kan's fate on Monday at 12:30 p.m. and notified the jury guard by 1 p.m. that they had reached a verdict. Overcome with emotion, Kan buried his face in his hands and wept as the jury foreperson announced "not guilty." The Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer was charged after a thorough investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), which lasted three and a half years and focused on an incident from October 2020. 'The Truth' After the verdict, Kan's attorney, Jim Lutz, remarked that the past four years have been challenging for his client. "His life has changed, and this marks a new beginning in his career," stated Lutz. "He is immensely grateful to the jury for recognizing the truth.

" Since being charged, Kan has been on paid suspension. The identity of the complainant remains protected by a publication ban, with CBC News referring to her as LH. LH recounted that she and Kan were introduced by mutual family friends during the summer of 2020. Kan Maintains Consent After weeks of communication, the pair arranged their first date for October 9, 2020, which included pumpkin carving, takeout, and wine at Kan's home. LH testified that the date went "very well" for the first five hours, leading to kissing and later, a visit to Kan's bedroom. She alleged that Kan engaged in several sexual acts against her will. When it was his turn to testify, Kan described LH as "very passionate" and "enthusiastic," claiming that she expressed enjoyment through sounds and body language. He characterized the sexual encounter as "consensual." Conflicting Accounts LH further testified that Kan, without verbal communication, pressed his forearm against her neck, instructing her to tap his elbow if she wanted him to let go. In contrast, Kan asserted that he used his hand—not his forearm—for what he called an "enhanced sexual experience," and that they had pre-established the tapping signal.

After their encounter, LH stayed over and, the next morning, they shared hugs and kisses before she left. She later told defense attorney Jim Lutz that she "hadn't taken any of it too seriously" at the time. It was only after consulting friends that LH decided to report the incident to the police. Kan asserted that he "felt good about the date" and "wanted to see [LH] again.
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