Craig McLachlan moves to pursue his claim for defamation after not guilty verdict Rocky Horror Picture Show. Magistrate Belinda Wallington acquitted the actor of all 13 indecent and common law assault charges in Melbourne Magistrates' Court today. McLachlan watched the verdicts being handed down on a video link from a Sydney office, with his partner Vanessa Scammell in the room. Craig McLachlan said he will have more to say in the New Year. (Nine) "We've maintained a dignified and a respectful silence for the past almost three years and put our trust in the law and here we are today," McLachlan said afterwards.