Timothy Malcolm Rowland, part-owner of a burlesque and cabaret business, was acquitted of sexual assault charges after a trial in the NSW District Court. The jury found him not guilty, accepting his defense of sexsomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by engaging in sexual acts while asleep. The verdict sparked emotional reactions, with Rowland breaking down in tears and embracing his family.
The case centered around an incident in August 2022, following a burlesque show. Rowland and
