Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told
A Melbourne court is hearing final arguments in a rape trial involving a well-connected man. The prosecution is addressing the credibility of the complainant, while the defense maintains the allegations are fabricated.
The well-connected man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty in Victoria’s county court. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP The well-connected man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty in Victoria’s county court. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Victoria 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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