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Charges of Sexual Interference and Sexual Assault withdrawn after extensive discussions with the Crown. A.S. was 71 years of age at the time he was accused of hugging and touching a 12 year old girl in an elevator. Defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger was hired to defend Mr. A.S. Joseph Neuberger watched the video surveillance and carefully read the complaint’s statement. A couple of comments allegedly said by A.S. to the complainant concerned Joseph Neuberger about a possible cognitive issue as a reason for the allged offence. Defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger hired a forensic psychologist and a forensic psychiatrist to assess A.S. A CT scan was carried out and after a detailed assessment there was a real issue of really dementia. After disclosing the Assessment reports and extensive negotiations it was agreed that the charges would be withdrawn and the client to sign a common law peace bond. As such all charges were withdrawn.