Real estate agent's assault trial moves to Sydney for faster hearing
54-year-old accused of assaulting eight women will be tried in Sydney rather than Newcastle, where courts are backlogged until 2028.
Anthony Di Nardo, accused of sexually assaulting eight female former employees, will be tried in Sydney's Downing Centre District Court rather than Newcastle. The 54-year-old pleaded not guilty to 14 charges: aggravated sexual assault, sexual touching, indecent assault and supplying cocaine.
The trial will take about six weeks. The trial will call evidence from the eight alleged victims, 23 other witnesses and five police officers.
Newcastle District Court has no trials listed until 2028. Moving the case to Sydney means it will be heard much sooner.
- 54 years old
- Defendant's age
- Eight female former employees
- Alleged victims
- No trials listed until 2028
- Newcastle backlog
Why it mattersVenue change accelerates when alleged victims can give evidence and when the case may be resolved.
AustraliaNSW courts manage heavy caseloads by shifting trials between venues, allowing this high-profile case to proceed faster in Sydney.
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