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Michael Martin, aged 26 and later 28, is accused of attempting to rape Jessie Grace Lauder in 1981 and raping her in 1983, with DNA evidence linking him to the crimes. Lauder was sexually assaulted twice in her home, with Martin allegedly using a knife and threatening her in both incidents. Despite his lawyer’s plea for bail due to health issues, the prosecutor objected, citing a risk of contact with Lauder’s grandson, who is a key witness, leading to an adjournment of the bail application.
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