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What the jury didn’t hear before it found a well-connected Melbourne man guilty of rape

After a three-week trial, a man has been found guilty of raping a former employee, whose imperfect account was central to the case

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Well-connected rapist's identity to remain a secret

A prominent Melbourne identity has been found guilty of raping a younger woman but a gag order over his identity will remain in place to protect his safety.

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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

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Well-connected man disputes 'horrible mixture of lies'

The rape trial of a man with connections to Melbourne's elite has entered its final stages, with lawyers making their closing arguments to the jury.

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Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told

Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lying

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Alleged rape victim wanted to take well-connected Melbourne man for ‘all that he’s worth’, court hears

The man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in Victoria’s county court

The Guardian - AU

High-profile Melbourne man called rapist and punched in face shortly after he raped former employee, court hears

The man, who cannot be named, faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in Victoria’s county court. He has pleaded not guilty

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Rape-accused Melbourne identity claims woman is lying

A man with connections to Melbourne's elite has denied he sexually assaulted and raped a former worker after using cocaine with her at his home.

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Greg Lynn denied bail as he seeks permanent stay in Victorian high country murder trial

Former airline pilot to remain in custody ahead of retrial over campsite death of 73-year-old Carol Clay in 2020

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Accused killer Greg Lynn seeks bail to live with son as lawyers apply for permanent stay in case

Former airline pilot faces retrial over death of 73-year-old Carol Clay in 2020

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Accused murderer Greg Lynn makes bid for freedom

Greg Lynn has made an application for bail in the Victorian Supreme Court while charged with the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.

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Diabetic driver loses bid for silence in crash inquest

A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has lost his bid to be excused as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.

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AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will face a contested hearing over serious assault allegations.

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Diabetic driver's bid for silence in five-death inquest

A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has legally challenged being called as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.

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'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out

Past and present police officers have been quizzed on the collection and quarantining of evidence from the Easey Street double murders nearly 50 years ago.

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Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

A magistrate has granted a 21-year-old accused synagogue arsonist bail while acknowledging the decision will cause consternation among the Jewish congregation.

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'Nazi scum' chants greet white supremacist on release

A neo-Nazi leader has been met with protesters, media and police as he walked from court after being granted bail over his role in a group attack.

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Neo-Nazi in second bid for release over camp attack

A Nazi group leader has raised his right hand before applying for bail a second time over allegedly leading a group attack on an Aboriginal protest site.

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'100 per cent innocent': AFL star cleared on rape claim

Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.

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Prosecutors asked if manslaughter charge will be considered if Greg Lynn overturns high country murder conviction

Appeal judges also seek advice on whether motive of former Jetstar pilot would be considered in event of retrial over Carol Clay’s death

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Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

A conviction for the murder of camper Russell Hill will not be sought by prosecutors, but appeal judges have queried if a manslaughter retrial will be pursued.

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Greg Lynn appeal: judge criticises prosecutor’s conduct as former pilot seeks to overturn high country murder conviction

Former Jetstar pilot argues a substantial miscarriage of justice occurred when he was convicted over Carol Clay’s murder

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Man acquitted of attempted murder walks from court

A man has been found not guilty of attempted murder after prosecutors alleged he deliberately set a woman on fire in a neighbourhood dispute over noise.

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AFL legend fronts court on assault, choking charges

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar has ignored questions from reporters after facing court on assault charges.

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Gangland figure's alleged killer makes bid for freedom

The man accused of gunning down gangland figure Mohammed Keshtiar has applied for bail, with his family offering an $800,000 surety.

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