The woman who was sexually assaulted by a St. John’s police officer is thanking the public for championing her case after her assailant’s appeal to overturn his conviction was denied.
The victim — known across the province as Jane Doe — endured three criminal trials spanning six years.
On Tuesday, she learned her attacker’s conviction was upheld by the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal.
“She was very surprised yesterday when I called her,” said lawyer Lynn Moore. “She said that it was good news, she was happy to hear it.”
Moore has been offering legal advice to Jane Doe since her first trial.
“There have been thank-you cards that
