Chris Dawson accuser AB gives evidence in carnal knowledge trial in Sydney

Chris Dawson’s accuser was the first witness to give evidence at Sydney’s Downing Centre, where he’s being tried for carnal knowledge.

Forty-three years after she alleges Christopher Michael Dawson abused her for the first time, the complainant in the convicted murderer’s latest trial has told her story in court. 

Identified only as AB for legal reasons, she says she was 16 years old and a student of Dawson's when the alleged sexual activity first took place – a claim Dawson has denied.

Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, David Murray, and Matthew Condon discuss AB’s evidence-in-chief, along with opening statements from Crown prosecutor Emma Blizard and defence barrister Claire Wasley. 

To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au. 

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The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached on 1800RESPECT.

Forty-three years after she alleges Christopher Michael Dawson abused her for the first time, the complainant in the convicted murderer’s latest trial has told her story in court. 
Identified only as AB for legal reasons, she says she was 16 years old and a student of Dawson's when the alleged sexual activity first took place – a claim Dawson has denied.
Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, David Murray, and Matthew Condon discuss AB’s evidence-in-chief, along with opening statements from Crown prosecutor Emma Blizard and defence barrister Claire Wasley. 
To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit <a href="http://theteachersaccuser.com.au">theteachersaccuser.com.au</a>. 
For daily updates, subscribe to The Front in your podcast app.
The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached on 1800RESPECT.

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson.

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here.

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search&nbsp;The Teacher's Trial&nbsp;or click <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-teachers-trial-podcast-chris-dawson-pleads-not-guilty-to-lyn-dawson-murder/news-story/84e63884174e256da351f4ac69d837b5">here.</a>

he Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson.

The Teacher's Trial

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here. 

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search&nbsp;The Teacher's Trial&nbsp;or click<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-teachers-trial-podcast-chris-dawson-pleads-not-guilty-to-lyn-dawson-murder/news-story/84e63884174e256da351f4ac69d837b5"> here.</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theteacherstrial.com.au"></a>

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