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Accused rapist to face second trial after jury viewed alleged victim's social media posts

An alleged South Australian rapist will face a second trial after a District Court judge discharged the first jury for doing their own research, and then incorrectly delivered a verdict in the case.

The man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was acquitted of rape and the lesser charge of indecent assault last year and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has successfully overturned that verdict.

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