Ex-girlfriend takes stand in Paxton trial
Posted Jun 27, 2011 11:43 pm.
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The 31-year-old man accused of torturing a former roommate appeared in a Calgary courtroom Monday.
This is the first of three trials for Dustin Paxton, who today, stands accused of assaulting, sexually assaulting and the unlawful confinement of a then 17-year-old girl in 2009.
Today the now 19-year-old took the stand and gave testimony about how she says Paxton verbally and physically abused her throughout their five-week long relationship.
A long haired Dustin Paxton sat looking down most of the day at times shaking his head “no” to statements being made by his alleged accuser. The witness grew frustrated as the defense cross examined her saying she had a difficult time remembering dates but said the physical and emotional abuse is something she can still recall.
She spoke of times she says she was afraid to say no to Paxton because no was not a word received well by the 31-year-old.
The 19-year-old offered testimony about how Paxton would allegedly hit her, choke her and one time pushing her into a coffee machine. She also accused Paxton of emotional abuse at times calling her “greasy,” “slimy,” and gross.
This is just the first of three trials for Paxton.
The most publicized one involves the alleged torture of a former roommate. That trial is set to begin September 27.
