As the prosecution lawyer said, this will be about what is consent, but just as importantly, what isn't consent. I could see in many circumstances how this could be difficult to demonstrate, but as someone else mentioned, the accused probably didn't do themselves any favours by trying to coordinate and work out their stories through texts. Then there is the video where the accuser apparently says that it was all consensual, but while being coerced to say that. Just going by descriptions that were reported, obviously.
Legally trying to coordinate a story to tell investigators doesn't necessarily mean 100% guilt, but it sure doesn't look good. It could very well shave off some potential reasonable doubt.
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