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HIV Accusation: Man Claims Partner Hid Diagnosis
16 Dec
Summary
- Man diagnosed with HIV six weeks after meeting on Grindr.
- Accused allegedly knew his HIV status and hid it from partners.
- Victim considered suicide after HIV diagnosis, trial hears.
A man who claims he was deliberately infected with HIV has testified in court, identifying Adam Hall as the individual he suspects. The complainant, in his early twenties at the time of the alleged incident, met Hall on Grindr and they engaged in unprotected sex shortly thereafter. Six weeks following their initial sexual contact, the man was diagnosed with HIV.
Prosecutors allege that Adam Hall, aged 43, was aware of his HIV-positive status since 2010. It is claimed that he did not inform his sexual partners, forgo protection, or adhere to prescribed medication meant to reduce infectivity. The complainant recounted feeling unwell shortly after their encounters, initially mistaking symptoms for the flu.
The trial heard that after receiving a message about potential exposure to gonorrhea, the complainant confronted Hall, who allegedly responded evasively. Hall later provided a clear test result for a different STD, but the complainant proceeded with an HIV test which confirmed his positive status. The man shared the profound impact of the diagnosis, including contemplating suicide and the daily burden of medication.
