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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

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A Melbourne businessman is currently facing rape allegations in court, where his defence team has characterized the complainant as a serial liar who has provided false testimony. The defence argues that the woman’s account is inconsistent and fabricated, suggesting that if she were truly intent on making up claims against a well-connected individual, she could have constructed a more convincing narrative.

The prosecution has countered these assertions by arguing that the identified gaps and inconsistencies in the woman’s testimony actually serve to enhance her credibility. The case continues as the court weighs the conflicting arguments regarding the reliability of the complainant's account versus the defence's claims of deliberate deception.

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