Colorado Supreme Court says intimate messages irrelevant to assault case

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that BDSM-related private conversations between a defendant and the victim shouldn't be admissible in his assault and false imprisonment trial. The Court of Appeals had previously argued that these communications were relevant, but the Supreme Court disagreed, asserting the judge's decision was reasonable. This ruling underscores the importance of distinguishing between personal private conversations and their relevance to criminal charges, highlighting the complexities in evaluating evidence in sexual assault cases. It sets a precedent for future cases, potentially influencing how intimate communications are viewed in legal proceedings.