Trinity Crime Silk, Caroline Goodwin Q.C. led Malcolm Fawcett's successful defence team, resulting in his acquittal at Teesside Crown Court of eleven sexual assault charges.
The Defendant, a retired police officer, had been accused of abusing his position of power and influence over a two year period at the Brancepth Castle Golf Club he captained.
Following the three-week long trial before Judge Jonathan Carroll, the Jury cleared Malcolm Fawcett of all charges.
Details of the trial and verdict can be found in the Northern Echo and Daily Mail.
Crown Court Recorder, Caroline Goodwin Q.C. is the current Chair of the Criminal Bar Association and heads Trinity's Criminal and Regulatory barrister teams.