Mixed verdicts on multiple counts of sexual intercourse without consent are not necessarily inconsistent where the evidence as to the accused's knowledge of non-consent differs between counts — in particular, where the complainant physically and verbally resisted one act but did not resist another, the jury may rationally acquit on the count involving less overt resistance while convicting on the other. The acquittal on one count does not necessarily denote rejection of the complainant's credibility.
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