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Joseph Luke Williams tells rape trial he wasn t attractive physically , but women drawn by teachings
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Mr Williams entering Albany Police Station ahead of the trial.
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A former tour guide has told a West Australian court that he wasn t attractive physically and weighed about 150 kilograms when he is alleged to have raped six women, but said they were drawn to him because of what he was teaching them .
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Joseph Williams has pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of sexual penetration without consent and two counts of indecent assault
He was accused of lying to the court under cross-examination today, but maintained that his alleged victims made advances towards him
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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