Rape charge dropped but accused murderer to stand trial
Michael James Chalmers, 36, will stand trial for the murder of Yuko, a 62-year-old brothel owner and sex worker, in Melbourne's west in November 2024. A magistrate dropped the rape charge due to insufficient evidence but found enough for a common law murder trial. Chalmers pleaded not guilty and was
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · 2026-03-30 · aapnews.aap.com.au
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