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Tom Silvagni Files Supreme Court Appeal of Rape Conviction

The move initiates appellate review following a December jury verdict that led to a six‑year, two‑month sentence.

Overview

  • A County Court jury on December 5 found Silvagni guilty of two counts of rape stemming from a January 14, 2024 incident at his Melbourne home.
  • He is serving a sentence of six years and two months, with eligibility for parole after three years and three months.
  • Court testimony described him impersonating friend Anthony LoGiudice before twice digitally raping the complainant identified as Samantha Taylor.
  • Silvagni admitted forging an Uber receipt in the days after the incident, a claim of panic that the jury rejected.
  • Judge Gregory Lyon called the conduct egregious and noted the complainant’s psychological trauma, while Silvagni’s parents maintain his innocence and St Kilda affirmed support for Steven and Jack.