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The defence lawyer for a former
Far North constable accused of rape says there are a large number of
inconsistencies in the complainant's evidence. The 47-year old ex-officer is on
trial at the Auckland District Court facing seven charges including three of
rape, relating to an incident in 1988. In his closing address, Defence
lawyer Gary Gotlieb attacked the credibility of the complainant, saying her
evidence does not match up with the testimony of some Defence and Crown
witnesses. Mr Gotlieb contends the sex
between the accused and the complainant was consensual and was in fact
instigated and promoted by the woman. He put it to the jury that the
complainant had cheated on her boyfriend and alleging rape was a convenient
way out. The jury has retired to consider
its verdict
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