She was wearing a 1950s-style skirt. In an explosive interview with 7NEWS Spotlight, the actor, 55, was seen in. ", For those watching Ch7 - here's the pertinent final comments to consider from the judge's ruling on the case.Consider these as you watch. Nadine Garner: "Why I haven't spoken to Craig McLachlan!" For Vanessa, the experience of having your partner accused of this behaviour on the same day your mother is diagnosed with an aggressive and incurable form of cancer. On the eve of that program, which aired in May 2021, McLachlan was busy exchanging text messages with fellow actor John Jarratt. In December, McLachlan was found not guilty of indecently assaulting actors during the running of a hit musical. The defence document alleges that during the scene, Mr McLachlan continued to whisper further comments to the effect that Ms Hayes was beautiful. Lewd footage of Craig McLachlan airs in court, McLachlans courtroom singing unnecessary, Magistrate Belinda Wallington found the women who accused McLachlan. McLachlan later stormed of of the interview in tears, after claiming he had remained friends with one of his accusers for years after the alleged assault. I could tell this had shattered him., Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning. I'll write a long letter make sure Nessie and my son, my family, are looked after. The one I worked with for two years? McLachlan stormed away, screaming from off camera: 'F**k people. Without context, this footage is confusing. "I never behaved in a fashion that was disproportionate to what was going on around me.". He stuck in the corner, crouching down. ", 'Are you kidding me? By The problem is this feels like a musical-drama written by Craig McLachlan. Attempting to explain the outburst,Scammell told the interviewers: 'He's been abandoned by everybody. Craig McLachlan - Wikipedia I burst into tears and I rang Nessa and said 'How am I going to survive this?'. The ABC's defence document details further claims of a third actress, Teagan Wouters, who alleges that when she played Janet in The Rocky Horror Show, Mr McLachlan, who played the starring role of Frank-n-Furter, kissed down the front of her stomach during a bedroom scene and asked her for kisses in her dressing room. McLachlan has applied for the police to pay his costs. Craig McLachlan allegedly threw tantrums and threatened Rocky Horror You're referring to that girl?' A January 2018 report by Fairfax and the ABC first reported allegations McLachlan had been accused of sexually harassing several actresses. Shame on @Channel7 for giving Craig McLachlan a tell-all platform, framing him as the victim after several accusations of sexual assault. The reporting of these types of stories is something that is not taken lightly. In December, McLachlan was found not guilty of seven indecent assault. Mr McLachlan also said at the time he never had any romantic interest in a female cast member and never made any unwanted advances to any cast members during the show. He has been involved in film, television, the music industry and music theatre for over 30 years. This doesn't seem relevant. McLachlan's partner Vanessa is playing piano and we're shown sweeping shots of the beach. Ms Wallington labelled the actors behaviour as egocentric and said his self-entitled sense of humour may have led him to believe the victims were consenting to his acts. And waves. Last night, 1.1 million Australians tuned in to watch 7NEWS Spotlight: Craig McLachlan. The actor, 55, was seen in self-filmed video clips, sitting on what he called the 'Will I? It's a tense, emotional moment. In December, McLachlan was found not guilty of indecently assaulting actors during the running of a hit musical. Treasure them. The interview came a day after reports that a court document reveals three more actresses have accused him of sexually harassing them on the set of The Doctor Blake Mysteries TV series as well as during The Rocky Horror Show. It doesnt matter where you live, they will take your call and, if need be, refer you to a service closer to home. Broadcast: Mon 31 May 2021, 8:50pm Published: Mon 31 May 2021, 9:22pm More Information Judgment, Magistrate's Court of Victoria, R v McLachlan, 15 December, 2020 Transcript This particular footage is replayed several times throughout the show, implying that Seven, at least, believes it's a smoking gun. "We have no idea what is to come of that, or where he stands. Even though I've never forced people sexual favours, I've never locked anyone in a hotel room and told them to give me a handy? "At one point during the car trip, McLachlan turned the air conditioning vents away from himself and so Steele turned the air conditioning down, assuming it was too cold for McLachlan," the statement says. Fordham said during his radio on Monday I know Tamzen HayesI believe her. Three more women made claims that revolve around the same themes - uninvited touching, kissing, sexual innuendos. Describing McLachlan as a very sensitive person, Thompson, whose stage name is Danny Tesla, said he had been worried the reports would destroy his friend. If the promos for Seven's exclusive interview with actor Craig McLachlan are anything to go by, this is going to be car crash television. ButSeven's special was a lesson in how not to approach a story that's profoundly sensitive. The former Neighbours star sat there and contemplated taking his own life, six months after facing sexual harassment allegations from his former co-stars in a popular musical. As you can imagine, we have a lot to say. Among the accusations levelled against the 55-year-old were: that he put his tongue in the mouth of a co-star during an unscripted kiss and, while backstage, pressed his genitals against her during a hug; that he touched another co-star's genitals during a performance; that he twice kissed a co-star backstage; and that he tickled a co-star's inner thigh while she was performing. This could be evidence that there was a clear agenda in exposing the McLachlan allegations, but it could also have been a pragmatic line of conversation with the victims that by coming out, they were protecting other women from the actor's alleged behaviour. log'. Finally, after years of suffering and trauma, the women have been vindicated. Ive worked with her before and I know her to be a credible and trustworthy young woman. he continued. The log was fashioned into a low, rustic bench located alongside a waterway with a notoriously strong current. Ms Hayes played the role of Virginia McKay in season two of Dr Blakein 2014 and was on set for three days of filming. (@lisa_aussiechic) May 16, 2021, While another viewer claimed the interview only highlighted McLachlans Narcissistic Personality Disorder.. McLachlan took aim at the #MeToo campaign, saying the climate it had created forced people to support women. At many points, but particularly here, it seems like Sevenare trying to show us how talented he is, which isn't the point, really. In case viewers don't understand the intended mood of the programme, Seven helps us. 'I could name the supermarket. I made some miscalculations in weight and how I attempted to deal with things. On this claim, I believe her, he said. Monique (@MoniqueHennessy) May 16, 2021. In either event, they are to the best of my knowledge utterly and entirely false.". He denied he was suggesting they were making up their claims, saying he had not named anyone and at the time believed they were not asked back to the show. Oh, I really miss you, Craig. McLachlan went on to admit that he did eventually attempt suicide, but by chance, he was unsuccessful. This doesn't seem relevant. Vanessa encourages him to take a break, and as he walks out of the room, he shouts thathe can't remember the last time he was able to wake up in the morning with a smile. In the industry everyone loved him including myself, he said. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. He believes this timing was deliberate to get him out of his job. The severe psychological impact of trial by media, forcing you to live in a shipping container. Mr Maddren alleges he was asked to attend Mr McLachlan's dressing room and the star told him: "If anyone had acted like you had on Doctor Blake, they would have been gone. First, she praised the accusers as "brave and honest witnesses". All rights reserved. Then her family intervened, 4.1m crocodile one of two killed in search for missing publican, Looking back on 100 years of Vegemite and the remarkable tale of its creator, Tasmanian mental health beds to go as St Helen's Private Hospital in Hobart set to close. Mr McLachlan first appeared on Australian television screens 34 years ago in 1987 as Henry Ramsay on Neighbours. Really? It feels like an advertisement for him as an actor. Thompson denied he was disparaging about Whelan Browne and others when he tweeted that the victims were not asked back to do the 2017 Rocky Horror production. Craig McLachlan outside a Sydney court. Craig McLachlan takes on court of public opinion with explosive video Vanessa explains thatshe saw the cast every day and never even witnessed a "mild flirtation". But then the interviewer brings up the analogy of there being "no smoke without fire" and McLachlan takes that metaphor to its logical conclusion. Reporters in Australia are being accused of engaging in egregious journalistic malpractice after newly obtained footage allegedly shows them coaching answers from women making sexual assault allegations against Australian actor Craig McLachlan.Raw camera tapes from the interviews, conducted by the Australian Broadcasting Company and Fairfax Media, What? A hearing date has not yet been set. And Seven didn't ask. The defence document details claims that when Tim Maddren, played opposite Mr McLachlan in The Rocky Horror "Brad bed scene", Mr McLachlan started a joke where he would take Mr Maddren's finger and simulate masturbation of it and pretend to give it oral sex. She said while she accepted some of their evidence, she was not persuaded beyond a reasonable doubt that McLachlan knew they were not consenting. Because they can be taken away and you'll die trying to get it back.". Source: Facebook/@Sunrise, not guilty of seven indecent assault charges and six common assault charges. Five months after being acquitted of multiple indecent assault charges, more actors have come forward accusing Craig McLachlan of sexual harassment. His long-term partner, Vanessa Scammell, also makes a brief appearance in the trailer where she says McLachlan has been abandoned by everybody. The 55-year-old actor had recounted the aftermath of sexual. Even though I've never forced people sexual favours, I've never locked anyone in a hotel room and told them to give me a handy? Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org, Craig McLachlan denies he manipulated and insulted fellow actors during Rocky Horror Show, court hears, Sign up to receive the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. That man will never again hold the regard of women. McLachlan was sacked from both the musical and his TV series,The Doctor Blake Mysteries, at the time of the allegations. She felt very awkward and uncomfortable about her interaction with McLachlan for the entire trip. Craig McLachlan tells all in explosive interview after allegations McLachlan says he has not worked in three years, but revealed on Sunday night he will next appear in a one-man show about the life of country singer Hank Williams in South Australia. 'Suddenly, I'm this monstrous, rogue, individual, who goes and grabs people on the vagina. Mark Lawrence was one of two crew members there for every performance during the production. We don't know. Backlash at Craig McLachlan's Channel 7 interview - News.com.au McLachlan was cleared of seven counts of indecent assault and six counts of common law assault in December . In 2014, Ms Samson filmed with Mr McLachlan for season 3 of Dr Blake Mysteries. 'This girl actively maintained and pursued a friendship. McLachlans case finished on Thursday and the defendants will begin calling their witnesses on Friday. To curate to the needs and wants of over-60s online and get members a better deal wherever possible through the power of our huge online community. TVNZ TVNZ will air Spotlight: Craig McLachlan, an "explosive" interview with the Australian actor acquitted on sexual assault charges. They move on to the specific allegation involving McLachlan kissing an actress on stage, unscripted. Nothing says 'false allegations' like lightning. 'When the story first broke and I went shopping for my dear mum, a woman spotted me in the shop and called her two kids over [to her]. Has Craig McLachlan learned anything from this undoubtedly difficultexperience? But after the publications, he became very worried McLachlan would take his own life. I can't win. He says he remembers thinking he'd never hear people cheering for him again. Mr Lawrence was then asked if he was ever approached by the authorities or police to recall his version of events. Moment commuter blasts eco-zealots, Unseen footage of Meghan Markle during her teenage years, Russian freight train derails and bursts into flames after explosion, Royal superfans camping on The Mall ahead of King's Coronation, Historic chairs to be reused by the King for the coronation service, Women's rights activists and pro-trans campaigners separated, Saboteurs wreck Russian train cut power cables 37mi from Ukraine, Braverman: People crossing Channel are 'at odds with British values', Cambridge students party in the park during annual celebrations, Devastating tornado picks up car and hurls it through air in Florida, Student kicked out of school for 'there are only two genders' t-shirt, Hundreds of Household Division members rehearse for coronation. One journalist shared her outrage over the comment McLachlan made that it could happen to anyone. log'. Christie Whelan Browne spoke out so others would not have to suffer. Kylie Stevens It's unclear whether it's evidence of the ABC 'coaching' victims, or simply a producer helping a woman paraphrase what she's been trying to say. She did not fix his microphone and walked out of the dressing room," the document says. As Craig McLachlan's "Tell-All" Went To Air, Fresh Allegations Against Image: Seven. Image: Seven. The fresh support from Mr Lawrence emerged a week after McLachlan has shared shocking footage of the moment he contemplated taking his own life. "Steele was very young and nervous. Magistrate Ms Wallington said it was McLachlan's 'egotistical self entitled sense of humour' that led him to believe at least one of his alleged victim's would either not mind or find his behaviour funny. To prepare for his criminal trial, McLachlan filmed videos at home re-enacting how the scene was played, showing the proportions of the bed set 'to the centimetre', including the height of bed doona. Craig McLachlan has shared shocking footage of the moment he contemplated taking his own life. He allegedly called her a gorgeous woman and said: "I love 22-year-olds.". This was not scripted or directed.. Picture: Channel 7 A January 2018 report by Fairfax and the ABC first reported allegations McLachlan had been accused of sexually harassing several actresses. 17:30 BST 23 May 2021. Instead, he insisted on staying with Ms Hayes and holding the ladder, saying: "I'm going to hold the ladder.". Craig McLachlan was a soap star with a hit single in the UK when he appeared on the children's TV show TV host Jeanne Downs says she decided to go public after Mr McLachlan's recent interview on Channel 7 Mr McLachlan denies any wrongdoing, saying Ms Downs's claim is false Sign up here. McLachlan stormed away, screaming from off camera: 'F**k people. By A media law expertexplains, Unforgettable life: Shock and sadness after TV chef Jock Zonfrillo dies, Super discrimination worsens for women as the gender gap widens in key age groups, He lived fashion: Met Gala costume extravaganza inspired by designer Karl Lagerfeld retrospective, More than 800,000 may flee Sudan violence, says UN, Home values rise as housing market downturn wanes, Search for missing man continues after body found, Trump accuser defends rape claim after mistrial denied. Craig McLachlan is gearing up for his first tell-all interview since being acquitted of indecent assault and assault charges in December. In this post Weinstein hashtag #MeToo world I cant win, he said. I saw Craig standing there with a banana.. The new allegations by Ms Hayes are that Mr McLachlan sexually harassed her when she was playing the role of a corpse and gave her an unwanted, open-mouthed kiss during filming of season two of the Dr Blake Mysteries in 2014. Before the interview had even begun, furious viewers took to social media to slam both the actor and the TV station and continued throughout the screening, with many saying they had to change the channel. Craig McLachlan denies throwing tantrums, calling co-stars - ABC 'Before the haters say you were acquitted because you are guilty, the f**k I am. McLachlan: I was hoping yours would be. This is exactly how r*pe culture stays alive because its broadcast. Outside his lawyers office after his acquittal, McLachlan said he put his trust in the law. An even better time in 2017,' he rambled on, breaking down in angry tears. appearing to coach the accusers by offering specific words and phrases for them to say in their interview, such as "predatory" and . Image: Seven. became the second witness to testify to worrying that the actor could take his life, daily morning and afternoon email newsletters. And this is when things become truly bizarre. Australian actor Craig McLachlan, seen here with partner Vanessa Scammell arriving to give video evidence from his barrister's office in November 2020, has given an emotional interview to Channel 7. 'I want it noted the following: The four complainants were brave and honest witnesses. As for McLachlan, Garner says she has not spoken to him since the news broke. All rights reserved. In the court document, she alleges Mr McLachlan placed his hand on her buttock during a close-up scene and says she was so surprised that she forgot her lines. 16:52 BST 16 May 2021 What is strange is that in contrast to the sombre tone of McLachlan's disclosures about his mental health, we're suddenly told he and Vanessa decided to 'fight', and shown a montage of them at the gym and also McLachlan physically punching a bag. Just to clarify, that's objectively not the suggestion. REVIEW: He hid in a shipping crate for months with just. In a 105 page decision, Melbourne Magistrate Belinda Wallington found McLachlan not guilty of all charges. What Craig McLachlan was found not guilty of - News.com.au McLachlan immediately filed defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and an actress over the news reports last year. Just because the court designed by men doesn't always reach this finding, the court of women knows the truth and acts accordingly. In December, Magistrate Belinda Wallington found the women who accused McLachlan were brave and honest witnesses, but said the prosecutors had not met the required standard for her to find McLachlan guilty of the allegations. Craig McLachlan first appeared on Australian television in a guest role on The Young Doctors. 'There's an en suite and dunny down the end. 'I was not persuaded that there was evidence of motive, or that the complaints were made for reason of career ambition or any other such reason.'. Craig McLachlan Interview on Dentons "Enough Rope" - 1 of 3 If you're based in Australia, please contactLifeline13 11 14 for support orbeyondblue1300 22 4636. Which is odd. In the era of #MeToo what the hell are @Channel7 doing giving air time to #CraigMcLachlan? We have maintained a dignified and respectful silence for the past almost three years and put our trust in the law, McLachlan said. May 17, 2021 - 3:24PM. McLachlan immediately filed defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and an actress over the news reports last year. McLachlan then said words to the effect of 'you are really beautiful' in a whispered tone and leaning into Hayes' ear so that only she could hear him. It happens to men who journalists methodically gather a bunch of reliable sources to speak out against. Since we live in a legal system, not a justice system, we women need to make our own rules. '[The girl who] texted us continually? Craig McLachlan's bombshell admission on Channel Seven - 7NEWS In many parts, it felt like an infomercial for McLachlan, rather than a defence. This was not scripted or directed.". An even better time in 2017,' he rambled on, breaking down in angry tears.
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