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Australian couple accused of running illegal brothel in Bali face court again
ABC NEWS (Australia)
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2/7/2025
An Australian couple accused of running an illegal brothel in Bali have faced court again. Michael and Lynley Le Grand could face more than a decade in jail if found guilty.
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Michael Legrand and Linley Legrand were handcuffed to each other as they were brought to court
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for this latest hearing in their trial.
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They're accused of breaching Indonesia's anti-pornography laws and they face up to 12 years in prison
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if convicted.
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A spa business they owned, The Pink Palace, allegedly offered illegal prostitution services.
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Prosecutors have now submitted witness statements to the court, including from one foreign man
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who was allegedly caught naked with two female massage therapists when police raided the
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business late last year.
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In his statement, he told investigators he'd paid almost $300 to have an erotic massage
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and sex with the two women.
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Other witness statements have also been submitted, including from former employees of The Pink
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Palace, alleging illegal prostitution activities.
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A lawyer for the couple says this trial will resume next week.
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So far, neither Michael or Linley Legrand have had an opportunity to state their defence
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and they didn't say anything when approached by reporters.
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Mr Legrand, what do you think about the charges against you?
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And it's been a busy time for Australians in the Bali justice system with another Australian.
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Former fashion designer, Jessica White, sentenced to two months in prison over a dispute involving
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her cat.
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A Bali court found that she defamed a local vet.
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The judges have given her time to launch an appeal.
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Her lawyer says that's exactly what they'll do, they'll take this decision to the Supreme
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Court and appeal.
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He's described this prison sentence as excessive.
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He says this is just a rubbish, silly case involving a cat.
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