# Steven Galloway clears defamation claim

> Steven Galloway testifies in court to clear defamation after decade-old sexual assault accusation.
- Title: Steven Galloway clears defamation claim · Nationalpost
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/amy-hamm-steven-galloway-describes-stupid-but-consensual-affair-with-accuser
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## Galloway testifies in court
Steven Galloway took the stand Tuesday at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver to clear his name against a decade-old unproven sexual assault accusation.
## Final text message from accuser
The accuser, A.B., sent Galloway a final text message saying, 'If you can’t trust me, who can you trust?' before accusing him of rape.

> If you can’t trust me, who can you trust?
## Galloway's mental health improvement
Galloway appeared in court wearing a black suit his second wife, Katie Wagner, testified was a sign of improved mental health compared to when he wanted to die.
## Galloway's consensual affair
Galloway admitted his two-year consensual affair with A.B., who was older and married, was 'inappropriate, ill-advised, and a stupid relationship to have.'

> inappropriate, ill-advised, and a stupid relationship to have
## Galloway's testimony on consent
Galloway testified the relationship was entirely consensual, with A.B. routinely seeking contact and never giving him reason to believe she was not enjoying herself.

> I think the phrase people use is 'enthusiastic, ongoing consent,' without being crass… She never gave me any reason to believe she was not enjoying herself. She routinely sought me out for contact.
## Galloway's mental health impact
Galloway's wife testified he has been unable to write since his former student accused him of rape in 2015, after he was suspended and fired from UBC.
## Key takeaway

Steven Galloway testified in court that his consensual affair with a married woman accused him of rape in 2015, but he was cleared of defamation.