Jury Acquits Man of Serious Indecency and Indecent Assault After Four-Hour Deliberation
An 8–1 majority verdict cleared the accused of both charges arising from allegations made during a hot-stone full-body massage at a spa in February 2025.
By Cory Wayland
A trip to a spa for a hot-stone full-body massage became the centre of a criminal trial that ended Friday with a jury acquitting the man accused of sexually assaulting the female client.
After approximately four hours of deliberations, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on charges of serious indecency and indecent assault by an 8–1 majority.
The case stemmed from an incident on February 27, 2025, when the woman went to the spa and paid for a hot-stone full-body massage.
During the session, she alleged that the accused touched and performed a sexual act on her without her consent, allegations that ultimately led to the two criminal charges.
The trial also heard about an earlier encounter between the complainant and the accused several months before the alleged spa incident.
The woman claimed the accused had used his vehicle to block her in while she was in a parking lot. The accused, however, said he could not recall that encounter.
Following the presentation of evidence and arguments in the case, the matter was placed before the jury for consideration.
Jurors deliberated for about four hours before returning the 8–1 majority verdict, finding the accused not guilty on both counts.
Attorney Wendel Alexander represented the accused, while the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions prosecuted the case on behalf of the Crown.
The verdict brings the prosecution on both charges to an end, with the accused acquitted of serious indecency and indecent assault.
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Comments (8)
Janice October 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
Of course Wendel will represent a criminal and cause him to walk free.
ReplyRUDOLPH October 2, 2026, 9:50 PM
WHY WOULD I A WOMAN WANT A MAN WITH WHOM I HAD A CONFRONTATION PRIOR TOUCH MY BODY THATS INSANITY. I WOULD RUN FROM THAT SPA ONCE I SAW HE WAS GOING TO BE MY MASSEUR UNLESS I HAD AN OBJECTIVE TO REVENGE
ReplyMatrix October 2, 2026, 9:52 PM
Janice is it not criminal for the supposed victim to not only accuse an innocent man of sexual assault and indecency but put his work place into disrepute while attempting to rob him of his freedom? Tell me; who is the Who is the real Criminal other than you?
Replyconcerned Male October 3, 2026, 9:17 AM
JANICE Wendel did not get anyone free its the evidence presented and the weak investigation of our incompetent POLICE FORCE caused the JURY PANEL to make the final decision. Do not discredit Wendel he made mince meat of the weak evidence presented. Great job Mr. Robinson
ReplyJuju Bee October 3, 2026, 1:05 PM
What a sad situation. After the first inappropriate torch my foot between your legs
Replyconcerned Male October 3, 2026, 5:38 PM
An inappropriate touch if it actually happened, this seems like a revenge act, a female only have to say "he touched me" wrong or right and the male is in trouble. Female have too much power if the position was reversed the male would be laughed at and not taken seriously
ReplyKuntry bwoy October 4, 2026, 11:50 AM
I am always cognizant of the fact that this man was made a target, his life and livelihood has been disrupted by allegations... Who pays for all he has lost and will lose in the future... Will he be given a proper opportunity to sue this woman?? Such a sad state of affairs
ReplyBELLA October 5, 2026, 1:22 PM
lol. That mele could have been resolved out of court. Something tells me them people had something
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