NOT GUILTY - The Craig McLachlan Case

“Those doors would open every night revealing Frank N Furter and the audience would go
nuts, and I just had to remind myself that the audience is going nuts for Frank N Furter
they’re not going nuts for Craig McLachlan.” — C2

In this episode, Michael Cain and Craig McLachlan examine the allegations and charges
brought against him in relation to his castmate, known as C2. After this cast member was
passed over for a principal role in 2015 and was again unsuccessful in 2017 auditions, should
her fury over not being cast have been directed at Craig McLachlan, and should that have
been a major consideration for the press, the police, and the Magistrate?

We explore the legal and procedural questions: How and why can the police add multiple
charges after the initial ones? Why is the credibility of the complainant not weighed,
especially after three drafts of a statement become increasingly detailed and inflammatory?
Why wasn’t archival footage of the show considered or subpoenaed, and how is it that, even
years later, not even the complainant’s husband could corroborate her story?

Join us for this deeply perplexing episode and consider the “brave and honest” label the
Magistrate publicly attached to the case.

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Was the fix in? In this episode, Michael Cain and Craig McLachlan go deeper into the details
of the criminal case — including the charge that became almost too absurd to believe: the so-
called "ankle tickle"
But it's Vanessa who brings the questions that cut to the heart of it all. How can anyone be
expected to modify or reflect on their behaviour if no one ever raises a concern with them
directly? When friendly interactions and communications continue freely — in the workplace
and beyond it — is it just to have complaints aired so publicly, and so devastatingly, in the
press?
This is the unfiltered, human side of a case that ultimately ended in full acquittal. No spin. No
filter. Just the truth.

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Host Michael Cain takes a deep dive into the Craig McLachlan case, cutting through the myths surrounding one of Australia's most high-profile legal battles. This episode explores questions relating to Episode 2 of the NOT GUILTY series, the unique culture of the theatre industry, the shock of charges being laid against McLachlan, court room language and the anxiety he experienced throughout the criminal proceedings.
Craig speaks candidly about what it's like performing in a stage show like Rocky Horror — and whether it rivals the intensity of a grand final football match. He also weighs in on the significant outcome of Victorian police paying half a million dollars in costs related to the case.
With insights shared for the very first time, this is a must-listen episode straight from the man at the centre of it all. Not to be missed.

You can watch the original video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtRd5c_7Ero
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Part 2 of Not Guilty – The Craig McLachlan Case moves beyond the courtroom analysis and explores the human side of the story.

After the detailed examination of timelines, evidence and legal rulings presented in Part 1, this second chapter features UNFILTERED interviews between Michael Cain and Craig McLachlan.

The questions are not shared with Craig beforehand and his responses are entirely spontaneous — unscripted and unrehearsed. With no director or producer guiding the conversation, these interviews provide a candid and unfiltered insight into the experiences of the man at the centre of one of Australia’s most widely reported legal cases.

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Having carefully examined the criminal charges in the Craig McLachlan case, Vanessa now
turns her focus to the Magistrate’s rulings — and in particular, two aspects that continue to
generate debate.
First, the reference to the “old” versus “new” laws. What do these legislative changes actually
mean in practical terms? How do they alter the way a court assesses conduct, intention, and
consent? And could there possibly have been a different outcome had the newer provisions
applied?
Second, the Magistrate’s description of Craig’s accusers as “brave and honest.” What is the
role of judicial commentary following an acquittal? Where is the line between explaining a
decision and making observations that may have lasting reputational consequences?
In this episode, Vanessa explores not only the legal mechanics, but the broader question of
accountability. What responsibility rests with judicial officers when their remarks carry
significant public impact? And what recourse exists when commentary is perceived as
thoroughly damaging?

Stay tuned for a compelling and thought-provoking discussion.
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