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Denise Breen-Lawton KC’s client acquitted of rape and sexual assault

Denise Breen-Lawton KC
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Megan Blackwell

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Denise Breen-Lawton KC defended a successful business man in his thirties at Sheffield Crown Court last week, against allegations of rape and sexual assault dating back almost 10 years.

The complainant, a former employee, reported him to the police four years after a work night out upon seeing a local newspaper article showing he had taken over a large business. They were discredited in cross-examination using medical, counselling, and business records. 

The defendant was unanimously acquitted of all six counts under the Sexual Offences Act, four and a half years after the allegations started.

Denise was instructed by David Harbron of Chivers Solicitors.

Written by Megan Blackwell

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