Australian tribunal reverses acquittal, finding general practitioner sexually assaulted pregnant patient.

An Australian civil tribunal has determined that a general practitioner, previously acquitted of raping a pregnant patient, did sexually assault her. Utilizing the Briginshaw principle, the tribunal found that forensic DNA evidence and the doctor's behavior, including unzipped pants and attempts to divert attention, supported the allegation. The assault occurred during a medical appointment related to the woman's pregnancy after she initially brought her ill son to the doctor.

October 07, 2024
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