Investigation

Graeme Lawrence's defence counsel asserts that evidence does not support assault allegations

Matthew Kelly
Updated December 27 2019 - 4:15pm, first published July 2 2019 - 11:40am
 ACCUSED: The former Anglican Dean of Newcastle, Graeme Lawrence, arriving at Newcastle courthouse on Thursday before his sexual assault trial was delayed again. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
ACCUSED: The former Anglican Dean of Newcastle, Graeme Lawrence, arriving at Newcastle courthouse on Thursday before his sexual assault trial was delayed again. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

A man who accused former Newcastle Anglican Dean Graeme Lawrence of sexually assaulting him when he was 15 in 1991 was an unreliable witness who lacked credibility, Mr Lawrence's defence counsel has submitted.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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