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Lawyers for Territory cop charged with rape to cross-examine witnesses

Lawyers for an NT Police officer charged with rape are set to cross-examine a number of witnesses before it is decided whether the matter will proceed to the Supreme Court.

An NT Police officer has been charged with rape. Pictured with his lawyer Luke Officer. Picture: Sarah Matthews
An NT Police officer has been charged with rape. Pictured with his lawyer Luke Officer. Picture: Sarah Matthews

LAWYERS for a high-profile NT Police officer charged with rape are set to cross-examine a number of witnesses before it is decided if the matter will proceed to the Supreme Court.

The 37-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with rape, possessing ammunition without a licence and unlawfully possessing property.

His lawyer, Luke Officer, appeared in Darwin Local Court on his behalf on Wednesday and handed up a list of witnesses he plans to cross-examine.

The matter was adjourned to June 16.

sarah.matthews1@news.com.au

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