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Crown Closes in Rory Amon Child Sex Trial, Alleging Fake Name and Tailored Evidence

Jurors must decide whether his claim that he believed the teen was 17 was an honest and reasonable belief in light of the digital records and testimony.

Overview

  • Amon has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges over alleged encounters in 2017, including five counts of sexual intercourse with a child aged 10 to 14.
  • He testified he believed the complainant was 17, accepted that sexual activity occurred during one meeting, and denied a second encounter took place.
  • Under cross-examination, he rejected suggestions it would have been obvious the boy was under 16 and denied tailoring his account.
  • In closing submissions, the Crown argued Amon used a fake name and a separate phone for Grindr and Snapchat to manipulate the complainant and bolster his credibility claim.
  • Jurors were shown photos, app messages, and travel and financial records; the defence is scheduled to deliver its closing address next, with the trial to continue before the NSW Supreme Court jury.