A Melbourne lawyer accused of groping a teen at a kebab store had earlier invited a gaggle of ladies to drink with him, a court docket has been instructed.
Solicitor Glenn Thexton, who was suspended from practising legislation over the allegations almost two years in the past, confronted Melbourne Magistrates Courtroom on Monday.
He is charged with sexual assault over an incident outdoors a King Avenue kebab store within the CBD in September 2019.
A witness, who can't be named, instructed the court docket she had left an underage occasion within the metropolis when she and a buddy met Thexton and one other man inside a 7-Eleven store.
She alleged the boys requested her to go to a membership, referred to as Upstairs, with them to drink.
"I stated 'no we're 17' and he stated 'you'll be able to come upstairs, have drinks and you'll stick with us, 17 or not'," she instructed the court docket.
The witness stated about two hours later she noticed Thexton at a kebab store.
She instructed her male buddy Thexton had adopted her, earlier than a scuffle broke out between the 2 males.
She claimed she noticed Thexton stroll upstairs to a membership after which return to the kebab store, the place he allegedly stood shut behind a 17-year-old lady and touched her inappropriately on the underside.
"She's moved ahead, away from him, and begins wailing and crying, very upset and distressed," the witness stated.
She stated Thexton walked away and was refused entry into two golf equipment earlier than he disappeared down a aspect road.
Thexton's lawyer Dermot Dann QC accused the witness of fabricating her story and stated the Upstairs membership was not open on the time.
One other witness, who additionally can't be named, instructed the court docket he noticed Thexton stumbling and believed he was beneath the affect of one thing.
Dann flagged an software for discharge of the fees.
It is anticipated the appliance shall be made when the listening to resumes on October 11.