A man accused of raping and indecently assaulting a woman inside a Civic nightclub allegedly approached her group and offered to "pay $2000 for the girls to go home with him".
Ricard Domnic Rodricks briefly appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday, when he did not enter pleas to sexual intercourse without consent and committing an act of indecency without consent.
The 28-year-old's bail application continued on Tuesday, when he was granted conditional release.
While special magistrate Sean Richter initially said he would not grant bail unless he held Rodricks' passport in his hand, that concern appeared to be less of a deciding factor on the second day.
According to police documents tendered to the court, Rodricks approached the alleged victim, her partner and their friends about 10pm on Saturday night in Civic.
A prosecutor described the group as having been "accosted".
Rodricks is said to have told them he had been kicked out of a club, before allegedly making a beeline for the woman, commenting on her looks and asking if he could kiss her.
"He has not taken no for an answer," the prosecutor said.
While the group walked on the street, the man allegedly offered to pay the couple he had propositioned more money if they "let him film".
According to the documents, Rodricks paid for the couple's entry into Fiction nightclub and for a round of drinks while inside.
He is later accused of grabbing the alleged victim as she left the bathroom, forcing her to sit between his legs, locking her down and licking her chest while she verbally and physically protested.
While the woman repeatedly said no, Rodricks allegedly said he "deserves to make out with her" because he had "already done that with her partner".
Police allege he then digitally raped the woman, who is said to have escaped and almost immediately told nearby officers what had occured.
Rodricks has not been charged over the claim he also indecently assaulted the alleged victim's partner in the nightclub.
As part of his bail conditions, the Queensland man must not return to the ACT unless for court appearances or pre-arranged legal appointments. He also cannot be under the influence of alcohol in a public place.
His case is set to return to court later this month.
- Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; MensLine 1300 789 978; Canberra Rape Crisis Centre 6247 2525.
