Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon found guilty of raping 13-year-old boy
Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon has been found guilty of raping a 13-year-old boy he met online. The conviction follows a previous trial that failed to reach a verdict.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile political figure and highlights issues regarding child safety and online interactions.
Rory Amon has been found guilty of raping a 13-year-old he met online. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Rory Amon has been found guilty of raping a 13-year-old he met online. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP New South Wales Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon found guilty of raping 13-year-old boy The 37-year-old was convicted in the state’s supreme court months after a different jury failed to reach a verdict on the same charges
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A former NSW Liberal politician is facing the possibility of a significant jail term after a jury found him guilty of raping a 13-year-old boy.
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