Vanessa Scammell

Now let's get into the charges laid against Craig McLaughlin in relation to his colleague C1.

And again, I ask you to consider the following questions.

What evidence did the police present and the DPP therefore rely upon to lay charges?

What evidence presented by C1, Craig and other prosecution witnesses has been obscured or ignored?

Was C1 a credible witness?

Does having a friendship and contact with an alleged perpetrator post alleged assault count for anything in these times?

And lastly, I will look at ruinous and damaging rulings and commentary from the presiding magistrate.

Should a magistrate be allowed to offer up personal opinions that can potentially destroy an innocent man's life?

On January 11, 2019, Craig McLachlan was charged separately with indecent assault and common assault for allegations made against him by C1, charges he strenuously denied.

C1 alleged that Craig indecently assaulted her whilst on stage and performing in the bed scene in front of over 1,000 people during the Rocky Horror Show of 2014 in Melbourne.

C2 continued a friendship with Craig post-Rocky Horror Show 2014.

When she felt a touch, she didn't actually see Craig touch her, but she just knew it was his finger.

C1 did not ever make a complaint of sexual harassment or assault to management or producers of the Rocky Horror Show.

There was a crucial witness to this scene who was not called by the Victorian Police.

So how did Craig McLachlan plead to these charges?

The relationship and friendship between C1 and Craig McLachlan.

More evidence was presented from various cast and management of the Rocky Horror Show.

And what of the backstage culture?

What part did C1 play in the backstage culture of the Rocky Horror Show of 2014?

Let's go to Craig's evidence.