Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told

Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lyingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman who accused a well-connected Melbourne man of rape “could have done a much better job” if she was inventing the story for money, a Melbourne court has heard.The man, who cannot be named, faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, and has pleaded not guilty in Victoria’s county court. Continue reading...