Fashion boss was 'scary and violent' in alleged rape, trial hears
Fashion boss Shmuel Tal began his trial on charges of detaining and raping a woman at his Byron Bay villa in 2023. Prosecutor Melanie Franklin stated that the encounter involved non-consensual acts, including the use of a chisel and threats to detain the victim. Tal has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges, including aggravated sexual assault.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 08:55 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 09:01 UTC
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