Man acquitted of Russell Street bombing charged with raping teenagers in 1980s
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#4FRNW)
Peter Michael Komiazyk remanded in custody as bomber Craig Minogue charged with same 38 offences
A man acquitted of charges relating to Melbourne's deadly Russell Street bombing has spent a night in custody after being accused of the abductions and rapes of two teenagers more than 30 years ago.
Peter Michael Komiazyk, 61, also known as Peter Reed, faced Melbourne magistrates court on Thursday night and was remanded to appear again on Friday. He has been charged with 38 counts of abduction by force and aggravated rape relating to two separate attacks on the 19- and 18-year-olds in the 1980s.
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