Stephanie Viau makes a statement to journalists outside the courthouse after former Vice Adm. Haydn Edmundson was found not guilty of sexual assault and an indecent act, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Ottawa. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson, center, speaks outside the courthouse after being found not guilty of sexual assault and an indecent act, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Ottawa. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Stephanie Viau makes a statement to journalists outside the courthouse after former Vice Adm. Haydn Edmundson was found not guilty of sexual assault and an indecent act, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Ottawa. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson embraces a family member after being found not guilty of sexual assault and an indecent act, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Ottawa. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson, left, leaves the courthouse in Ottawa after being found not guilty of sexual assault and an indecent act, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Ottawa. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson listens to questions outside the courthouse after being found not guilty of sexual assault and an indecent act, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Ottawa. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Stephanie Viau prepares to make a statement to journalists outside the courthouse after former Vice Adm. Haydn Edmundson was found not guilty of sexual assault and an indecent act, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Ottawa. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)