On that date, the court, concluding its deliberation in accordance with the law, ruled as follows: THE COURT Having regard to the documents in the file; Having heard the accused during his interrogation; Having heard the civil party regarding her interests; Having heard the Prosecutor in his requisitions and the accused in his means of defense; After having deliberated in accordance with the law; Whereas all parties have appeared at the hearing; That it is necessary to rule on the basis of counter-argumentation with regard to the matter; ON THE FORM Whereas the action was brought in compliance with the legal form and time limit; That it should be declared admissible; ON THE MERIT Whereas Mr. P. Dj. S. is accused to have, in Saint-Louis, in the year 2012, through the use of coercion, threat, surprise, committed sexual penetration on the person of P.A.D, a minor under 13 years old, to have in the same circumstances of time and place committed indecent acts on the latter contrary to natural – an individual of the same sex; Offenses provided for and punishable under articles 319 paragraph 2 and 320 of the Penal Code; Whereas the file and the proceedings of the hearing give rise to a doubt serious about the guilt of the accused, and that such doubt should be in the advantage of the latter; That it is appropriate for the accused to enjoy the benefit of doubt, and to be acquitted; FOR THESE REASONS Ruling publicly, on the basis of counter-argumentation, in criminal matters and in first instance; - ON THE FORM Declares the action admissible; - ON THE MERIT Acquits the accused on the benefit of doubt; Attributes the costs to the public treasury; Thus done, judged and pronounced publicly on the day, month and year above; And signed by the President and the Registrar. 2