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Criminal law - Evidence, Assessment - Criminal law — Evidence — Assessment — How does the prohibition against stereotypical reasoning apply in criminal cases — Is the prohibition against stereotypical reasoning distinct from the prohibition against speculation?.

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Shortly after J.K.R. ended her relationship with R.K.K., they had sexual intercourse. J.K.R. testified that she did not consent to sexual intercourse. R.K.K. testified that she had consented. R.K.K. took a photograph of J.K.R. lying on the bed. J.K.R. testified that R.K.K. threatened to disseminate it. R.K.K., was convicted of sexual assault and extortion. The Court of Appeal dismissed the conviction appeal.