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Joseph Williams tells his rape trial of consensual relationships, women hounding him
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Mr Williams has maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
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Joseph Luke Williams, the former Indigenous tour guide accused of raping six women over a five-year period, has taken the stand in Albany District Court.
WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of alleged crimes that readers may find distressing.
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Joseph Luke Williams has told his rape trial that some of his alleged victims wouldn t leave him alone
He confirmed some details in allegations made against him but maintained the accusations are inaccurate
Rape trial of Joseph Luke Williams hears alleged acts could not have been traditional Indigenous rituals
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Mr Williams told the court he was surprised to hear that Aboriginal elders were unaware of what he says was his status in the community.
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An Aboriginal elder has told a West Australian court that acts of sexual intercourse to improve fertility and the use of vibrating stones on women are not part of traditional Indigenous lore.
WARNING: This story contains graphic details of alleged crimes that readers may find distressing.
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