Today Gao Yunxiang entered court. (exclusive to our website)
Judge explains to jurors what constitutes a crime
Judge continues to summarize the case this morning, asking the jury a series of questions and telling them that they can ask any questions about the case and will do their utmost to help them.
In presenting Gao Yunxiang`s first accusation, "serious obscene," judge said the first problem is that the evidence provided by prosecutor is that Gao Yunxiang deliberately touched the woman`s breast, which is indeed true. But the question is whether the woman agreed to Gao Yunxiang touching her. The definition of aggression lies in whether it is considered that unintentional encounter is not an infringement, but if it is intentionally done, even a gentle touch constitutes an infringement.
Second, in the course of the woman`s description of being invaded by Gao Yunxiang, did she express to Gao Yunxiang her willingness not to be infringed? This expression may not be oral or body language.
The third question is whether Gao Yunxiang has the ability to judge that women do not want to be obscene. Judge points out that although it is impossible to read other people`s thoughts, it can be replaced by common sense, taking into account the role of alcohol.
Fourth, does this touch act like obscene?
The fifth question is whether, Wang Jing and Gao Yunxiang are accomplices to relationship? Did the emergence of Wang Jing encourage Gao Yunxiang?
Judge also pointed out that prosecutors` prosecute of Wang Jing is basically the same as that of Gao Yunxiang, and the only difference is that, Wang Jing was Gao Yunxiang`s accomplice only when Gao Yunxiang was convicted.
Judge reminded jurors that only when jurors feel "yes" about all the problems will Gao Yunxiang be convicted of even one "no".
Gao Yunxiang entered Downing Central Court 40 minutes ahead of schedule at 09:18 today. (exclusive to our website)
Gao Yunxiang looked intently at judge
Next, judge lists the charges item by item and raises several issues to be considered by jurors on the basis of the charges.
Explaining several of the charges, judge pointed out that the woman had said, "No, don`t do this." the woman had complete sentences and movements to refuse, and Gao Yunxiang should understand the woman`s language.
When judge talked about Gao Yunxiang`s charge, journalist noticed that Gao Yunxiang`s expression was solemn, clenched his teeth, and stared at judge.
In addition, Gao Yunxiang turned to the jury seat from time to time to observe the expression of the jury member.
Referring to Gao Yunxiang`s allegations that he had put his finger in the woman`s body, judge reminded jurors that the decision should be based on Australia`s local law.
When judge talked about Wang Jing and Gao Yunxiang being accused of working with sexual invasion women, judge once again reminded jury members that if they thought the answer was "no", it would mean innocent.
A jury of 12 Australian citizen members will determine the ultimate fate of Gao Yunxiang and Wang Jing. (network Pictures)
Judge explains to the jury the trust of all witnesses and evidence
Judge made a brief summary of the case by the jury. Judge pointed out that there are only three women and Gao Yunxiang, Wang Jing on the occasion of Gao Yunxiang`s and Wang Jing accusation`s crimes, and the woman is the only witness.
In many sexual crime cases, there are many similar cases, and the plaintiff is also the only witness. Therefore, judge points out that it is important to consider whether the testimony of the female victim is honest and accurate.
Judge said the woman said I was sexual invasion, and the two men did everything men could do. They rape me in the hotel room.
Judge said the woman woke up depressed at six o`clock in the morning, and doctors said the woman was anxious and asked jury members to judge by common sense and life experience.
At the same time, judge concluded that Gao Yunxiang and Wang Jing`s lawer also pointed out that the woman was unreliable, while the defendant lawer pointed out that the woman was a mature woman. Gao Yunxiang and Wang Jing`s character witnesses also pointed out that they have good character and deserve to be trusted.
