December 12th 2024.
Fashion designer Wayne Cooper is facing a serious charge of domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his new wife. The 61-year-old was taken into custody at a hotel in the eastern suburbs of Sydney on Sunday night, following a report of the incident. Cooper, who was born in the UK, is accused of committing the assault against his wife Elizabeth Adams, whom he married just over a year ago. The incident is said to have occurred at their property on Campbell Parade in the picturesque Bondi Beach.
In court today, police prosecutor Robert Breckenridge argued against a request to lift Cooper's bail conditions, which were set when he was first arrested. These conditions include not being in the presence of Adams within 12 hours of consuming alcohol or drugs, and refraining from any further offenses against her or anyone she has a relationship with. Cooper has entered a plea of not guilty and is currently out on conditional bail, with a court hearing set for May 19.
The prosecution's case relies on the testimonies of the alleged victim and the investigating officer, while the defense is expected to call upon one witness. Sergeant Breckenridge informed the court that the incident took place in a private room with only the complainant and the accused present. Magistrate Miranda Moody was surprised by the estimate given by Cooper's lawyer for a four-hour hearing for a single charge of common assault. The lawyer explained that there may be a significant amount of cross-examination involved and requested a later hearing date due to potential delays in obtaining evidence.
Cooper was excused from appearing in court today as he has returned to his home in Myocum, located in the beautiful Byron hinterland on the northern coast of New South Wales. The property, described as a luxurious coastal paradise, was sold for nearly $3.9 million in 2023 and listed as Cooper's residence in court documents. This sale came shortly after his acquittal from historical allegations of assaulting his ex-wife, former model Sarah Marsh. The court found inconsistencies in the evidence and Cooper was placed on a good behavior bond in 2008 after pleading guilty to a common assault against Marsh following her cancer surgery.
Cooper's fashion labels, BRAVE and WAYNE, gained him fame in the 1990s and were sold in boutiques and Myer stores across the country. He has also made appearances as a guest on the popular reality TV show Australia's Next Top Model. In light of this serious charge, support is available for those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, and family violence through the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT.
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