Police officer accused of rape denied he was 'sleazy', court told
A South Australian police officer is on trial for two counts of rape and one count of attempted rape, pleading not guilty. The court heard that he sent messages denying being a 'sleazy guy' and a 'predator' after the alleged incidents. The prosecution argues that these messages contain implied admissions of wrongdoing.
- ▪The police officer is standing trial in South Australia's District Court.
- ▪He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and one count of attempted rape.
- ▪The prosecution claims his messages contain implied admissions of wrongdoing.
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Police officer accused of rape sent message denying he was 'sleazy', court toldEBy Eva BlandisTopic:CourtsTue 26 May 2026 at 5:13pmTue 26 May 2026 at 5:13pmTue 26 May 2026 at 5:13pmThe officer is standing trial in South Australia's District Court. (ABC News: Che Chorley)In short:A South Australian police officer has gone on trial after pleading not guilty to two counts of rape and one count of attempted rape.The District Court was told the officer sent messages denying he was a "sleazy guy" and a "predator" in the months after he allegedly raped a woman.What's next?The trial before Judge Ian White is continuing.abc.net.au/news/sa-police-officer-charged-with-rape-faces-court/106723604Link copiedShareShare articleA South Australian police officer sent messages denying he was a "sleazy guy"…
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