August 27th 2024.
In 2022, a man from northern New South Wales was convicted of a heinous crime at the prestigious The Star casino and hotel. Joel Nathan Fitzpatrick Burtt, 22, was found guilty of four counts of rape, one count of sexual assault, and one count of choking a woman in a room at the luxurious Sydney hotel. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday in the presence of Fitzpatrick Burtt's sisters and weeping mother at the Downing District Court in Sydney.
The emotional scene in the courtroom was palpable as Fitzpatrick Burtt's family sobbed and hugged him before he was escorted out by correctional officers. Despite the gravity of the situation, Fitzpatrick Burtt managed to say, "Love you mum, I'll take care of myself." It was a heartbreaking moment for his loved ones, who were undoubtedly struggling to come to terms with the verdict.
The jury found Fitzpatrick Burtt guilty of violently assaulting and raping the woman after a night out in Sydney on October 29, 2022. The pair had returned to his hotel room after attending a mutual connection's birthday party. However, things took a dark turn when Fitzpatrick Burtt grabbed the woman by the neck and forcibly held her down. When she declined his advances, he punched her and proceeded to rape her.
The prosecution presented evidence that Fitzpatrick Burtt sexually assaulted the woman multiple times and even kicked her in the face when she started crying. Witnesses in the neighboring room heard screams and commotion from Fitzpatrick Burtt's room. The woman eventually managed to escape and sought help from hotel security and the police before going to the hospital.
The court also heard that Fitzpatrick Burtt was acquitted of previous charges of assault and choking. He is scheduled to be sentenced on November 19. For those in need of support, the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counseling Service at 1800RESPECT is available. Other helplines, such as Lifeline at 13 11 14 and beyond blue at 1300 22 4636, are also available for those seeking help.
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