Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim
A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told
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Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual
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Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser
A secret police recording captured the moment rugby star Kurtley Beale was confronted by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in a toilet cubicle.
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Beale jury shown alleged grope before sexual assault
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