The four alleged victims will give evidence about the incidents in a closed court. 8 January 2018. "I support everyone in this situation. The actor Craig McLachlan allegedly left a woman feeling “trapped” by assaulting her while he was meant to be simulating a sex act during a production of the Rocky Horror Show, a court has heard. Her final ruling – whether Mr McLachlan is guilty or not guilty – is not expected until May. Ms Howard said introducing a kiss "wouldn't have been outside the realm" of the show. Also alleges he straddled and kissed her while she was seated on a couch backstage. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. The allegations include reports he touched one of them on the genital area when he was concealed from the audience but she wasn’t and that he put his tongue in another woman’s mouth during an unscripted kiss. Craig McLachlan poses for a photo with partner Vanessa Scammell (R) and fellow actor Nadine Garner Getty “I came away from that time, and I said to [the show’s creator] George [Adams], “The funny thing is, even though everyone acknowledges what has happened to Craig, they still expect the show to carry on. Alleges Mr McLachlan ran a hand up the inside of her leg while she was performing but he wasn't in the scene and was hidden from the audience. Craig McLachlan and his partner Victoria Scammell leave court on MondayCredit:AAP. Mr Littlemore regularly jousted with witnesses and vigorously objected to prosecution questions. She also alleges that he pushed his body into hers during an onstage warm-up while she was stretching. Another actor told the court he grabbed Mr McLachlan by the buttocks and admitted it was possible he "tweaked" the star’s nipple when they sang Barbra Streisand songs. He said any evidence given by Mr McLachlan in the defamation trial could be used against him in the future criminal proceedings, which means it would really be "a trial of the guilt of the applicant". McLachlan became a household name for roles in the Australian soap operas Neighbours and Home and Away. "I said 'you scared her. McLachlan allegedly replied: “Don’t you dare speak to me like that. Craig McLachlan's acting career spans decades, including years as a star of Neighbours. Two other male actors recalled seeing the star kiss another woman on stage, but were adamant the contact was brief, respectful and part of the show. Cast and crew of … He denies the incident happened. Under cross-examination, Mr Irving said the allegations were "impossible to reconcile" with his experience of the show. The woman then pretended she had been joking to placate him. Mr McLachlan is facing a contested hearing before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court over allegations he indecently assaulted four women during a 2014 theatre production. Ms Howard said the woman was "pretty upset" and complained that the actor had "grabbed my face hard out there". Alleges Mr McLachlan kissed her in her dressing room without her consent. Available for everyone, funded by readers. Cast and crew told investigator that workplace culture and humour on ABC show’s set was ‘Benny Hill-esque’, Last modified on Thu 1 Feb 2018 02.38 GMT. Mr McLachlan was in court every day, either watching witnesses or writing notes and with partner Vanessa Scammell seated next to him. Four women – all actors in the show – told police Mr McLachlan indecently assaulted them in Melbourne. A four-week jury trial was set to begin in the NSW Supreme Court on February 4. "I am satisfied it is in the interests of justice to grant the stay sought," Justice McCallum said. Former Neighbours' star Craig McLachlan enjoys minor victory with several charges withdrawn - but faces another five week wait to learn his fate. Detective Senior Constable Rachel Hazeldene on Monday conceded some of the women spoke on Facebook around the time they were making statements, which Mr McLachlan’s lawyers will highlight as potential collusion. Craig McLachlan: Actor denies sexual misconduct allegations . The first 4 or 5 days of the trial are in closed court, banned from media reporting, as alleged victims detail accusations including via video link from overseas. The media organisations and Ms Whelan Browne sought to have Mr McLachlan pay their costs of preparing for the trial, but Justice McCallum reserved the costs. "She told me that there had been an incident on stage where she felt like he lingered on a kiss for too long," Mr Irving said. The allegations have created a wedge among Australia’s theatrical industry, the court heard, and forced people into opposing camps. McLachlan has also been accused of tickling another woman’s foot and reaching up towards her groin, while he was out of sight of the audience. Prosecutor Matt Fisher asked if she supported Mr McLachlan. Mr McLachlan was top billing in the stage show’s Australian run but over the past three weeks Melbourne Magistrates Court heard about the sexualised antics backstage. On Tuesday, actor Brendan Irving told the court that he learned of concerns about Mr McLachlan's alleged onstage conduct shortly after he finished working on a theatre production with the former Neighbours star. Email or tweet Adam with your news tips. Alleges Mr McLachlan kissed her body at least 20 times while he was concealed from the audience by a bedspread and traced a finger around her genital area.
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