Victorian man Christos Papathanasiou denies sexual assault allegations in court outburst

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A Huntingdale man accused of sexual assault has denied the charges in an expletive-filled appearance before the Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court.

Christos Papathanasiou, 42, faced court via video link on April 11, charged with two counts of sexually touching a woman without consent in Caulfield on April 1.

Court documents also allege he was in possession of cannabis, cannabidiol oil, and a weapon on the same day.

Rejecting legal aid, Papathanasiou told Magistrate Angela Bolger he planned to represent himself, saying he did not want to “waste taxpayers’ money” and insisted, “I know what I’m talking about.”

During the hearing, Papathanasiou repeatedly declared the allegations were “all f–king lies” and said, “I don’t give a f–k,” multiple times, adding, “I’ll be the judge of you on your day too.”

He had previously been denied bail on April 2 but indicated he would reapply. His next court appearance is scheduled for April 14.

Source: Herald Sun.

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