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Digital Evidence Flaw Leads to New Trial | Bahamas News
A man sentenced to eight years for attempted unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor will get a new trial after the Court of Appeal ruled the original verdict was unsafe due to improper jury instructions on verifying digital evidence. Prosecutors relied heavily on WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by the defendant, claiming they included an offer to “buy her virginity,” but the court found jurors weren’t properly guided on how to assess the authenticity and origin of electronic communications under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. The defense argued the police didn’t obtain…
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