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Ex-NRL star Teui ‘TC' Robati on trial for alleged rape in Fortitude Valley
Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. WARNING: Graphic details A Brisbane jury was told a woman began to 'gag' and felt like she was going to vomit as a former NRL player allegedly forced her to perform oral sex in a hotel toilet. Former Brisbane Broncos player Teui 'TC' Robati has pleaded not guilty to raping a woman twice during an alleged encounter in Fortitude Valley in late 2022. Crown prosecutor Isabelle MacNicol told the jury on Monday that the woman had met Mr Robati, along with at least one other Broncos player, earlier that evening at The Prince Consort Hotel in Fortitude Valley on December 11, 2022. The court was told the woman had been out that evening drinking with friends before she encountered Mr Robati at the hotel. Former Brisbane Broncos player Teui 'TC' Robati allegedly forced a woman to perform oral sex in a disabled toilet at a Fortitude Valley hotel. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard She alleged Mr Robati invited the woman upstairs to an event, where he led her into a disabled toilet where she believed he was going to offer her a 'line of cocaine'. 'The door closed and almost immediately he put his arms around her neck and started kissing her,' Ms MacNicol said. Inside the toilet, Mr Robati allegedly pulled his pants down and told the woman to 'suck it' despite her saying she did not want to have sex, the court was told. 'She was scared, she started pacing. She covered her eyes, as she didn't want to look at the defendant's penis,' Ms MacNicol said. 'She said 'I don't want to do this, I don't know why I'm here'.' The woman felt 'pressured and compelled' and then performed oral sex on Mr Robati without her consent, the prosecutor told the court. 'The defendant didn't take no for an answer,' she said. Mr Robati is standing trial on two counts of rape. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard The court was told she momentarily stopped before he forced her head down again. 'After about 15 seconds, she started to gag feeling like she was going to vomit,' Ms MacNicol said. She told the court the woman then said she needed to go to the toilet before getting dressed and leaving. Mr Robati's defence barrister told the court the case would hinge on two key arguments: first, that the sexual acts were entirely consensual and initiated willingly by both parties; and second, that even if the jury found the woman did not consent, Mr Robati held an honest and reasonable belief that she had, a belief which, even if ultimately mistaken, would form a crucial part of the defence's case. The jury was shown a prerecorded video of the complainant's evidence and her cross-examination, which was conducted in a closed session. Mr Robati was stood down by the Brisbane Broncos in February 2023, just weeks before the start of the NRL season, after the allegations became public. He has not played in the NRL since. The trial is expected to run for three days. Originally published as Ex-NRL star Teui Robati accused of rape in pub's disabled toilet
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
MacNicol & Associates Highlights Landmark Acquisition by ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund
Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' TORONTO, Canada, April 4, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- MacNicol & Associates Asset Management (MAAM) is pleased to spotlight a landmark addition to the ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund, a partner within MacNicol's Alternative Trust. The fund has officially acquired rights to Mariah Carey's iconic holiday anthem, 'All I Want for Christmas Is You"—a globally recognized cultural phenomenon and one of the most commercially successful songs of all time. Originally released in 1994, the chart-topping classic has achieved: 16x Platinum certification Billions of global streams Record as the highest-charting holiday song in Billboard history This acquisition exemplifies the strategy of securing premier music assets with enduring cultural relevance and predictable, long-term cash flows. As a key holding within MacNicol's Alternative Trust, this investment enhances the portfolio's exposure to non-correlated, income-generating assets. 'We're proud to align with sponsors with a commitment to quality and innovation in the alternative investment space,' said David MacNicol, President and Portfolio Manager at MAAM. 'Investments like this represent exactly what our investors and financial professionals are seeking today—unique, stable, and resilient income streams that are not dependent on traditional markets.' The strategy of continuing to expand the catalog of streaming assets that transcend generations, offering uncorrelated exposure to the booming music IP and royalties sector. For more information about MacNicol & Associates' alternative investment strategies or to learn how the Alternative Trust fits into a diversified portfolio, visit or contact [email protected]. MacNicol & Associates Asset Management (MAAM) is a boutique asset management firm specializing in alternative investments, family office services, and long-term wealth preservation. Through tailored portfolios and exclusive investment opportunities, MAAM serves sophisticated investors and financial professionals across Canada and the United States. For more information, visit
