Tag #Parasomnia

How does the alleged victim's lack of immediate reporting and refusal of a forensic examination impact the case?

The case hinges on whether Rowland's actions were voluntary or involuntary due to sexsomnia, a parasomnia involving sexual activity during sleep. The prosecution will argue he was awake and aware, while the defense will present expert testimony supporting a sexsomnia diagnosis. The complainant's phone recording of Rowland asking, "Was that consensual?", is a key piece of evidence.