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Actor Craig McLachlan tells court alleged inappropriate touching ‘could only have been accidental’ – ABC News
Kissing fellow performers on the lips backstage was “de rigueur” in the world of showbusiness, Mr McLachlan tells the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, as he defends…

Entertainer Craig McLachlan has described kissing fellow performers on the lips backstage as “de rigueur and commonplace” in the world of showbusiness, as he defends himself against indecent assault charges in court.
Key points:
- Mr McLachlan, 55, is facing several charges of assault and indecent assault
- He told the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court he hugged and kissed fellow performers to “congratulate” them
- He denied his words or actions had a sexual meaning, connotation or ambition
He appeared in the…
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