SA: Case against HIV accused is complicated say prosecutors

AAP General News (Australia)
04-14-2009
SA: Case against HIV accused is complicated say prosecutors

ADELAIDE, April 14 AAP - The case against an Adelaide man who allegedly infected sexual
partners with HIV is complicated, a court has been told.

In the South Australian Supreme Court on Tuesday, Stuart James McDonald pleaded not
guilty to eight counts of endangering life as well as one count of rape, one of threatening
life and one of assault.

It is alleged McDonald had unprotected sex with men after placing an internet advertisement.

The prosecution said McDonald failed to tell the men he had the virus or lied about
his health status.

He has been accused of threatening to kill one man.

Prosecutor Domenico Petraccaro said the Crown was not in a position to list what would
be a complicated trial.

"There are still a number of matters of preparation to be gone through," he said.

However, Justice Kevin Duggan said the court was anxious to schedule the trial as soon
as possible.

He asked both the defence and the prosecution to indicate when the trial could begin
at a directions hearing on May 1.

Justice Duggan remanded McDonald on continuing bail.

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KEYWORD: HIV

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