Threat not intimate

A former client returned to us for assistance, facing allegations that he had threatened to distribute intimate images of his ex-partner and her new partner and failed to comply with a request by police to provide access his electronic devices. There were ongoing Family Court and restraining order matters between our client and the ex, such that the outcome of the trial carried even more weight and importance for our client. Our client denied the words were a threat, and that the ‘threat’ related to distribution of ‘intimate’ images. After hearing evidence over 3 days, the Magistrate ultimately found our client not guilty on both charges and he was awarded costs.