
NOT GUILTY – The Craig McLachlan Case is a factual true-crime podcast hosted by Vanessa Scammell, examining the criminal case heard in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and the events that unfolded around it.
Through interviews, a detailed discussion of public court records, and a close examination of evidence, the series explores aspects of the story that were obscured, neglected or misunderstood ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & CultureDocumentary | |||

In Episode 6 of Unfiltered, Michael Cain continues his conversation with Craig McLachlan, delving into the allegations connected to the 2014 production of The Rocky Horror Show, and the cast member referred to as C3.
This episode raises three centra... more
In Episode 5 of Unfiltered, Michael Cain continues his conversation with Craig McLachlan, examining the charges and allegations made against him by a cast member of the 2014 Rocky Horror Show, referred to as C2.
Vanessa delves into the criminal char... more
“Those doors would open every night revealing Frank N Furter and the audience would go
nuts, and I just had to remind myself that the audience is going nuts for Frank N Furter
they’re not going nuts for Craig McLachlan.” — C2
In this episode, Mich... more
Was the fix in? In this episode, Michael Cain and Craig McLachlan go deeper into the details
of the criminal case — including the charge that became almost too absurd to believe: the so-
called "ankle tickle"
But it's Vanessa who brings the questi... more
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So obvious a stitch up from the start. This made me so angry at the time. I hope he gets back so much more than he lost.
This podcast feels distinctly one-sided. While I understand it’s intended to present his perspective, the lack of objectivity is hard to ignore. In fact, the imbalance only heightens the sense that the full story isn’t being told.
Even hearing just this version, I was left questioning the narrative. When multiple women come forward—some proceeding to formal charges—it’s difficult to accept that this emerged from nothing. While elements of backstage culture may explain certain behaviours, they d... more
Vanessa is the role model of a loving partner who is to be applauded for her hard work and dedication.
What has happened to Craig McLaughlin, is a disgrace. The trauma Craig, Vanessa and his family have been out through do very wrong. Another of the many wrongs that Craig had to resign from Cluedo.
This podcast has touched me to my core. I have a lived experience of having to engage a lawyer for my son in relation to a false claim of an ex girlfriend. I naively thought that the police would investigate in the pursuit of the truth, there was 6 witnesses. What I realised the investigating office... more
Finally….
Finally the truth is revealed.
I remember when this story first dropped. I couldn’t believe it. I wouldn’t believe it.
I’m so sorry that you were betrayed by your peers in such a horrendous way.
Justice
Justice
Justice
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The series thoroughly investigates the criminal case against Craig McLachlan, focusing on the intricacies of the allegations made during the 2014 production of the Rocky Horror Show. Each episode intricately unpacks testimonies, legal proceedings, and the profound effects of media representation on public perception, illuminating the complexities of due process in the context of the Me Too movement. With a strong emphasis on personal accounts and courtroom dynamics, the series critiques the rapid assumptions made by the media and the public before a thorough legal examination, encouraging listeners to engage with the deeper moral and ethical implications of such cases. It also addresses the long-lasting consequences of accusations on indivi... more
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