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Alleged Rape Victim Questioned over ‘Friendly’ Texts with Kiama MP
- Gareth Ward, the independent MP for Kiama, is standing trial in Sydney on five charges including sexual intercourse without consent relating to incidents in 2013 and 2015.
- The allegations arose after two men, aged 18 and 24, accused Ward of assault and rape occurring at his homes following parliamentary events, with Ward denying all charges.
- During the trial, the 24-year-old complainant admitted using terms like "love" in texts to Ward after the alleged assault, explaining it as friendly language common in his social circle.
- The court heard Ward invited the complainant to his Potts Point apartment in September 2015, and that the trial is expected to last up to four weeks at the Downing Centre.
- Ward’s trial continues with cross-examination pending, and he faces potential implications for his political career following suspension from parliament after being charged.
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Trial of NSW MP Gareth Ward hears accusations that politician allegedly sexually assaulted two men
The trial of independent NSW MP Gareth Ward began this week with a Sydney court hearing accusations that in 2015 the former Liberal party member allegedly raped a political staffer at his home after they’d both attended a function. The politician is also facing accusations that he allegedly indecently assaulted an 18-year-old man at his home on the NSW south coast in 2013. Ward was the Liberal member for the state seat of Kiama when the offences…
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