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Charges of domestic assault x 2, and threaten death x 2 withdrawn after commencement of trial. Mr. S.S. had married his wife in India and after about two years of living together in Canada, repeated arguments arose regarding his work and finances. S.S. was her sponsor and the complainant had asked for him to sponsor his family. S.S. decided to separate and prior to the formal separation, S.S. was charged with assault and threatening. Defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger obtained emails and text messages showing that the complainant was having an extramarital affair. In addition, the joint savings account had numerous withdrawals. This material was provided by Joseph Neuberger to the Crown at the start of the trial and during the initial phase of cross-examination. Based upon discussions, the charges were withdrawn and the client signed a common law peace bond.