In the case of R v CDE [2024] QCA 155, the Queensland Court of Appeal considered an appeal from the appellant against a conviction for rape, which stemmed from a jury's decision on 6 April 2022. The appellant maintained that he had no physical contact with the complainant during the event in question, despite DNA evidence suggesting a high probability of a match to his profile on samples taken from the complainant. Additionally, a Crown witness testified that they observed the appellant and the complainant engaged in sexual intercourse. The key issue for the appeal was whether the jury's verdict was unreasonable in light of the evidence presented. The appellate court upheld the conviction, finding sufficient supporting evidence for the jury's decision, including the complainant's and the cousin’s accounts, affirming that inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony did not undermine her credibility. Ultimately, the court dismissed the appeal, concluding there was no reasonable doubt that justified overturning the conviction.
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