Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer
Summary
A well-known man in Melbourne was found guilty of raping a former employee after a three-week trial. The man denied the charges, but the jury convicted him of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. He was taken into custody and will be sentenced later.Key Facts
- The crime happened in March 2023 at the man's home after drinking and drug use.
- The victim was the man's former personal assistant and gave evidence over four days in a closed court.
- The man did not testify during the trial.
- The jury found the man guilty of all charges after deliberating for several days.
- The judge praised the jury’s role in deciding the case and confirmed this system is effective for such matters.
- The man’s bail was revoked immediately after the verdict.
- The victim tried to resist and punched the man during the assault.
- Police were called early in the morning after the victim contacted her mother and reported the incident.
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