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Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer

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A well-connected Melbourne man has been found guilty by a jury in the County Court of Victoria of raping a former employee at his home in March 2023. He faced two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, to which he pleaded not guilty. The man cannot be named for legal reasons. This verdict highlights ongoing issues of sexual assault in workplace relationships.

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The case is confined to Melbourne, Australia.

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He faced two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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A well-connected Melbourne man was found guilty of raping a former employee.

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  • The case is confined to Melbourne, Australia.
  • No international or diplomatic elements are present.

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<p>Jury finds that the man, who cannot be named, assaulted the woman at his home in March 2023</p><p>A well-connected Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping a former employee.</p><p>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.</p> <a…

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A well-connected Melbourne man was found guilty of raping a former employee.

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The man cannot be named.

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He faced two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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He pleaded not guilty.

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The jury found him guilty.

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The assault occurred at his home in March 2023.

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