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Australia: Melbourne businessman convicted of rape by unanimous jury
A Melbourne businessman was found guilty of rape and sexual assault on July 28, 2026, by a unanimous jury of the County Court of Victoria, Australia. The alleged offences occurred on March 23, 2023. The defendant was remanded in custody immediately after the verdict; sentencing will take place at a later hearing. His identity remains protected by a suppression order, which Australian media outlets are seeking to lift. The trial lasted three weeks, according to the ABC.
