Christopher James Anderson jailed for raping sleeping woman at party

An ex-council worker has been jailed for raping a woman as she slept following a party, saying at the time his alcohol consumption had led to the terrible act.

Christopher James Anderson, 44, sentenced to five years’ jail for raping a woman at a party.

A man has pleaded guilty to raping a woman as she slept following a party.

In a case overseen by Judge Jeffrey Clarke, Christopher James Anderson, 44, has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault and one count of rape.

Born in Gladstone, Mr Anderson, an ex-Gladstone council worker was sentenced to five years in prison.

The incident occurred in 2022, when Anderson was 42 years old.

Crown prosecutor Ken Spinaze said on a date in 2022, the victim held a party, inviting multiple guests who were drinking and staying overnight.

The jury in Bundaberg District Court heard Mr Anderson raped and assaulted a woman as she slept at a party.

Due to a shortage of beds, the victim invited Anderson to share her bed.

As people began to sleep, he touched her vagina and attempted to insert his fingers.

When she told him to stop, he asked to perform another sexual act on her.

The court heard after she fell asleep, Anderson left but returned to commit the acts leading to the charges.

He admitted to touching her vagina and breasts over her clothing while she slept.

He then removed her shorts and underwear, penetrating her vagina with his penis.

The victim did not wake up until Anderson rolled her to her stomach and continued to rape her.

She woke up and told him to stop, but he continued until he ejaculated inside her without using a condom.

Anderson then told her, “This is what alcohol does to me”.

After the incident, Anderson attempted to re-dress the victim but failed.

She reported the assault to someone in the house and later told her flatmate and mother.

After being raped without protection a Bundaberg woman was told by her abuser “This is what alcohol does to me”. Picture: istock

The victim contacted Anderson, accusing him of rape.

He apologised to her, admitting, “Even though I was drunk, it’s still classed as rape”.

Anderson’s youngest daughter was present in court during the proceedings.

Instructing barrister Allana Davie noted that Anderson had been diagnosed with depression and had seen a psychiatrist for six months, after which he was told he no longer needed psychiatric treatment.

For his crimes, Anderson was sentenced to five years in prison, with the sentence suspended after 18 months served.