Text messages and social media posts as evidence in rape trials: A new entry point for rape myths?
Published online on March 26, 2026
Abstract
Crime, Media, Culture, Ahead of Print.
Records of mobile phone text messages and social media posts and messages have become a ubiquitous feature of the evidence that is admitted in rape trials in Australia. Messages sent by complainants – to the accused and to other people – attract ...
Records of mobile phone text messages and social media posts and messages have become a ubiquitous feature of the evidence that is admitted in rape trials in Australia. Messages sent by complainants – to the accused and to other people – attract ...