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A Wellington musician appeared in court charged with rape, indecent assault and illegal sexual connection.
A Wellington musician appeared in court charged with rape, indecent assault and illegal sexual connection.
The 23-year-old appeared before Wellington District Court Judge Pat Grace on Monday. It was pulled until later in the day to file a bail request.
Police confirmed the arrest was part of Operation Emerald, an investigation launched in October after allegations were made on social media about a group of Wellington musicians.
There were multiple allegations after the initial claims were made.
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The police had urged potential whistleblowers to come forward and speak with them.
Wellington City Councilor Tamatha Paul and Victims Advocate Louise Nicholas had spoken on behalf of the complainants.
This came after a woman, who did not reveal her real name on her social media account, posted accusations against the musicians.
At least 60 people, both men and women, had sent him messages alleging similar allegations involving the same group, which he later reposted anonymously, he wrote.
