Inconsistencies between a child complainant's evidence and preliminary complaint witnesses' evidence do not necessarily render a guilty verdict unreasonable where the jury has been properly directed on those inconsistencies, the preliminary complaint evidence is broadly consistent with the complainant's account, and there is independent corroborative evidence such as admissions by the accused. A jury's acquittal on one count while convicting on others may demonstrate the care taken in reaching verdicts.
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