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ARTICLE · 22 MARCH 2022

The offence of Sexual Intercourse Without Consent

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Avinash Singh
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A former Australian boxing champion has been found guilty of sexual intercourse without consent.

Marc Bargero claimed he only 'sniffed' a 15-year-old girl while she was sleeping, however a District Court judge did not accept his evidence.

By contrast, the court found that the complainant was a 'compelling' witness.

Bargero was granted bail for sexual assault and will return to Court for sentencing in June.

Sexual Assault Charges

Marc Bargero pleaded not guilty to sexual intercourse without consent and intentional sexual touching and proceeded to a judge-alone trial.

The 53-year-old was visiting a woman in Sydney's northern beaches when the girl arrived with a group.

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