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Joseph Williams tells his rape trial of consensual relationships, women ‘hounding’ him
Joseph Luke Williams, the former Indigenous tour guide accused of raping six women over a five-year period, has taken the stand in Albany District Court.
WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of alleged crimes that readers may find distressing.
Key points:
- Joseph Luke Williams has told his rape trial that some of his alleged victims wouldn’t leave him alone
- He confirmed some details in allegations made against him but maintained the accusations are inaccurate
- Earlier the jury heard that police had seized documents, dated after the time of alleged offences, that described Mr Williams as an “elder”
The 58-year-old is facing 12 charges of sexual penetration without consent and two counts of indecent assault.
Six women have alleged Mr…
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