Sydney CEO guilty of raping colleague granted bail
A Sydney mining executive has been granted bail after being sentenced to two years behind bars for raping a woman in his office.
Glen Paul Darby, the founder and chief executive officer of Condor Blanco Mines, was convicted of raping a woman after a drunken night out in September 2012 on Friday.
The victim, who also worked in the Pitt Street tower with Darby, had gone back with him to collect her belongings before heading home.
But when the pair arrived at his office, Darby proceeded to rape her.
The woman then went home to her boyfriend and told him: “I think I’ve been raped.”
A 12-person jury found Darby guilty of committing an act of indecency, an indecent assault and two counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
He was found not guilty on five other counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
Judge Robert Sorby said the 34-year-old was granted bail because the chances of a successful appeal were very high, and because the seriousness of the offences was low, as Darby had 'not restrained or threatened the victim'.
Mr Sorby also said he had taken into account three character references given by Darby’s sister, partner and yoga teacher.
His yoga instructor said in a letter Darby was now "mentally and physically stronger” and also had “more control”.
Darby must report to The Rocks police station daily and remain within Australia as part of his conditions.
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