Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Australian MP Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
An Australian politician named Gareth Ward was found guilty of serious crimes.
The court heard about two separate incidents.
In 2013, he inappropriately touched an 18-year-old several times.
Then, in 2015, he committed sexual intercourse without consent on a 24-year-old.
Despite Ward's denials, the jury believed the evidence presented by the prosecution.
He was released on bail but may face detention next week.
Gareth Ward, Independent MP for Kiama, was convicted of sexual assault and rape.
The incidents involved two men and occurred in 2013 and 2015.
Ward was found guilty of indecent assault against an 18-year-old and sexual intercourse without consent involving a 24-year-old.
The prosecution highlighted similarities in the testimonies of the two men.
Ward was an MP and served as a minister before leaving the Liberal Party in 2021.
- Who
- Gareth Ward, an Australian MP, was found guilty of crimes against two men.
- What
- Gareth Ward was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
- When
- The incidents occurred in 2013 and 2015, and the conviction happened on Friday.
- Where
- The incidents happened in New South Wales, Australia.
- Why
- The articles do not provide the reasons behind the actions.
- Accused
- Gareth Ward
- Charges
- Indecent assault, sexual intercourse without consent
- Verdict
- Guilty
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia
- Court
- Downing Centre District Court
- Political Role
- Independent MP for Kiama
