Robati Cleared of Rape, Guilty of Separate Assault

Former NRL player Teui 'TC' Robati was found not guilty by a Brisbane District Court jury of raping a woman twice in a disabled toilet at a Fortitude Valley pub in December 2022. The jury deliberated for more than seven hours, considering prerecorded testimony from the complainant, who alleged she was pressured into non-consensual acts. Robati's defense focused on his claim of a reasonable belief in consent, which was accepted by the jury. Emotional scenes unfolded in court as the verdict was read, with supporters of both Robati and the complainant present. Following his acquittal, Robati pleaded guilty to a separate charge of unlawful and indecent assault involving another woman in Brisbane and is awaiting sentencing. Despite the ongoing legal issues, Robati remains optimistic about resuming his professional rugby league career.