Victim asked to give evidence in front of her alleged rapist The Gympie victim of an alleged rapist and torturer has been asked that she attend court in person to give evidence and be cross-examined at his trial. News by Elizabeth Neil Premium Content Subscriber only The victim of an alleged rapist and torturer has been requested to give evidence in-person, after her alleged attacker faced Gympie District Court on Monday. The 31-year-old Gympie region man appeared in custody via video link on charges including rape and torture. Crown Prosecutor Stephanie Gallagher said his victim was requested to give evidence in person, despite stating her inability to give evidence while in her alleged' attacker's presence.