Woman files lawsuit against Hillsong Church for sexual assault.

A woman has come forward with a disturbing claim against Hillsong Church, stating that they failed to fulfill their duty of care after she was the victim of an indecent assault. This traumatic experience has left her with lasting psychological distress, and she is seeking damages from not only the church, but also the college she was attending and the male perpetrator of the assault. The case is currently being heard in the Supreme Court in Sydney, with a week-long hearing beginning on Monday.

According to the woman's lawyer, Gillian Mahoney, the claim against the church centers around their response to the report of the assault, particularly in regards to how they handled the victim's well-being. On the other hand, Angus Macinnis, the lawyer for the perpetrator, has raised some doubts about the details of the incident and the extent of the woman's emotional trauma. He described the assault as a "single, fleeting, spontaneous" event, which he believes would have a bearing on the level of psychological injury suffered by the woman. He also pointed out that the woman's initial account of the assault differed from later versions and was less serious in nature.

The woman's lawyer, Kelvin Andrews, informed the court that there will be two witnesses appearing via audio-visual link from Pennsylvania, United States, to testify in her case. The hearing is ongoing, and support is available for those who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence through the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of providing proper care and support to victims of assault, and the responsibility that institutions have in ensuring the well-being of those under their care. It also highlights the need for thorough and fair investigations when such incidents occur, as well as the importance of believing and supporting survivors of assault. Our thoughts go out to the victim as she continues to seek justice and heal from this traumatic experience.

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