Ex-Liberal MP Rory Amon found not guilty of most charges after being accused of raping 13-year-old boy in Sydney

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressMarch 9, 2026 at 04:55 AM

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Former Liberal MP Rory Amon was found not guilty on eight counts of child sexual abuse charges in a New South Wales Supreme Court trial. The charges stemmed from an encounter with a 13-year-old boy in Sydney in 2017, whom Amon met online. Amon admitted to one sexual encounter but claimed he believed the boy was over 16. The jury was deadlocked on remaining charges of rape and indecent assault, resulting in a discharged jury. Amon was arrested in August 2024 and pleaded not guilty to all charges. The prosecution argued Amon should have known the boy's age, while Amon maintained his belief that the teen was older.

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