Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told
A Melbourne court is hearing final arguments in a rape trial involving a well-connected man. The prosecution is addressing the credibility of the complainant, while the defense maintains the allegations are fabricated.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complexities of legal proceedings in high-profile sexual assault trials and the challenges of evaluating witness credibility in the context of trauma.
The well-connected man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty in Victoria’s county court. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP The well-connected man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty in Victoria’s county court. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Victoria Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lying
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A woman who accused a well-connected Melbourne man of rape “could have done a much better job” if she was inventing the story for money, a Melbourne court has heard.
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