Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer
A Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his former personal assistant. The jury delivered the verdict following a three-week trial, and the defendant has been remanded in custody.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of workplace safety and sexual violence, involving a high-profile individual whose identity remains protected by legal suppression orders.
The trial heard that the Melbourne woman – a former personal assistant for the accused – was raped and sexually assaulted after spending an evening with man watching football at his friend’s home. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP The trial heard that the Melbourne woman – a former personal assistant for the accused – was raped and sexually assaulted after spending an evening with man watching football at his friend’s home. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP Crime - Australia Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer Jury finds that the man, who cannot be named, assaulted the woman at his home in March 2023
Prefer the Guardian on Google A well-connected Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping a former employee.
The man, who cannot be named, faced two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in the county court of Victoria , and pleaded not guilty.
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