Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told
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A well-connected Melbourne man is on trial in Victoria's county court, facing charges of rape and sexual assault to which he has pleaded not guilty. The woman who accused him has given testimony with gaps and inconsistencies, which the prosecutor argued actually support her credibility. The defense, however, maintains that the allegations are fabricated. The case highlights the legal arguments surrounding complainant credibility in sexual assault trials.
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Accused faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault
The man cannot be named for legal reasons.
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The prosecutor told the court that gaps or inconsistencies in the woman’s account enhance her credibility.
The Guardian- Accused faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault
- Pleaded not guilty in Victoria’s county court
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Loaded language removed<p>Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lying</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a…
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The prosecutor told the court that gaps or inconsistencies in the woman’s account enhance her credibility.
The GuardianThe defence maintains that the woman is lying.
The GuardianThe prosecutor said that if the woman was inventing the story for money, she could have done a much better job.
The GuardianThe man faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
The GuardianThe man has pleaded not guilty.
The GuardianThe woman accused a well-connected Melbourne man of rape.
The GuardianThe man cannot be named for legal reasons.
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