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Charges of Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference withdrawn prior to the preliminary hearing, Toronto. Mr. Z.C. and his wife lived with his mother and his stepfather in the early 2000s. They moved out of the home in 2006 and in 2021 Z.C. was arrested and charged with historical allegations of sex assault and sexual interference. Joseph Neuberger, Neuberger & Partners LLP, was retained as his criminal defence lawyer. Joseph conducted a defence investigation, including a history and timeline of during what years and months the complainant and Z.C. were actually living in the same home as well as who was living in the home. From other sources it appeared that the complainant had enjoyed a close relationship with Z.C. and his wife. There were no signs of any conflict or abuse. Z.C. was full time employed and extremely busy during those years over which the sexual assaults were alleged. In addition, the complainant stated in her police interview that she had taken a criminology course in university that caused her to recall and come forward with the allegations. There was a significant issue about “recovered memory” and reliability of the memories. A preliminary hearing was scheduled but extensive pre-trials and discussions with the assigned Crown resulted in an agreement that Z.C. would sign a common law peace bond and all charges would be withdrawn.