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22 September 2026

Defence lawyer of navy lieutenant charged with rape questions complainant's motives

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Defence lawyer of navy lieutenant charged with rape questions complainant's motives

At a court martial hearing at the Devonport Naval Base the defence asked why the complainant continued to have a relationship with the accused, and whether their break-up motivated her accusations.

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