DNA evidence produced at rugby rape trial

Expert witness for the defence tells court of shortcomings in forensic testing protocol

Jackson said it was a bit embarrassing when Stuart Olding walked in on them but he kind of smiled and waved at his friend. While it was stupid that's what happened, he said. Pic: Rolling News

“Based on your experience and research, do most victims of sexual assault resist it or allow it to happen?” prosecution counsel asked the expert forensic witness.

“The evidence is overwhelming. It is allowed to happen,” Dr Janet Hall, a defence witness, replied.

Hall was called yesterday by lawyers for Paddy Jackson who, along with Ireland rugby player Stuart Olding, denies raping a woman at a house party in South Belfast on the 28th ...