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Alex Mitchell

Husband found not guilty of 'brutal' wedding night rape

A man has been cleared of raping his bride on their wedding night and honeymoon. (Keri Megelus/AAP PHOTOS)

A husband accused of sexually assaulting his wife after their wedding reception and on every night of their honeymoon has been found not guilty of rape.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, wept as Judge Pauline David found him not guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual assault, five counts of sexual assault and another two counts of assault.

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