NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson declined to approve [an interview of a woman claiming that she was sexually assaulted by a powerful political figure].
The detectives arranged another teleconference with the woman, which was held on April 2, 2020, “to discuss her request to commence her statement by other methods.” The detectives advised the woman during this call that her statement would not at this stage be commenced by phone or video call, for “various reasons”.
Then the woman allegedly sent an email to police saying she didn’t want to proceed and allegedly killed herself.