PHOTO: Police claim that Robb Grubb, the director of a Professionals real estate agency, provided a teenager with cocaine and alcohol. FACEBOOK
In court, it was disclosed that a teenage girl was in a severely impaired state when it is alleged that a real estate agent recorded himself engaging in sexual misconduct with her after providing her with cocaine. Here are the key points:
- The real estate agent purportedly offered the teenage girl cocaine and alcohol before recording inappropriate physical contact.
- Law enforcement confiscated 40 grams of cocaine, BDSM paraphernalia, and a replica machine gun.
- Mr. Grubb, who was granted bail, is scheduled to appear in court again on September 13.
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- Robert Brian Grubb, 58, appeared in Wollongong Local Court, facing multiple charges, including sexual misconduct without consent, supplying illicit drugs, possessing prohibited substances, having a restricted weapon, owning an unauthorized firearm, and possessing a restricted substance.
- During his bail application, no pleas were entered.
- Mr. Grubb participated in the court proceedings via video link, reacting with disbelief as the accusations were detailed, and he received support from his former spouse and one of his daughters.
- Police records presented to the court claim that the business owner and father of two met the teenager at the Professionals Real Estate in Wollongong on August 18.
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- Mr. Grubb purportedly transported her to his residence after claiming that he needed “supplies,” with the teenager disclosing her age during the journey.
- During the drive, Mr. Grubb allegedly commented, “You look the same age as my ex-girlfriend. She was 24 years old.”
- It is alleged that Mr. Grubb provided the girl with alcohol at his residence before pressuring her to accept two lines of cocaine after initially refusing.
- She reportedly witnessed Mr. Grubb in possession of five bags of cocaine.
- Mr. Grubb is said to have made inappropriate remarks about her physique and revealed the presence of sexual implements.
- He allegedly asked the teenager, “Have you ever tried bondage?”
- The girl expressed discomfort, and police claim this was the last thing she remembered before waking up unclothed in a compromising position, with Mr. Grubb purportedly recording her while engaging in inappropriate behavior.
- She was found wearing different underwear, specifically a G-string with “SWAT” written on it.
- Subsequently, she contacted friends who picked her up and reported the incident to the police.
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- During his arrest on Friday, police conducted a search of Mr. Grubb’s home, seizing 40 grams of “white powder,” the “SWAT” G-string, a replica machine gun with metal pellets, BDSM equipment, a crossbow, and erectile dysfunction medication.
- Mr. Grubb declined to provide his phone PIN numbers, but it was noted that a recording would be retrieved and submitted as evidence in the future.
- Opposing bail, Prosecutor Sergeant Chris Manning argued that the quantity of drugs seized was eight times the indictable limit and that a jail sentence was likely if Mr. Grubb were convicted.
- Manning expressed significant concerns about the protection of the victim, asserting that the accused had taken advantage of a vulnerable person under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
- Defense attorney Tim McKenzie stated that Mr. Grubb was willing to visit a police station daily and could provide a $50,000 deposit as security.
- He acknowledged that Mr. Grubb had a “cocaine issue” but had a limited criminal history and had contributed to the community as a successful individual.
- Magistrate Claire Girotto suggested that additional charges might be filed and acknowledged that Mr. Grubb had “every incentive” to comply due to his business responsibilities.
- Granting bail, Magistrate Girotto ordered strict house arrest with chaperones for Mr. Grubb, emphasizing that bail’s purpose was not to punish before a conviction.
- Mr. Grubb was required to forfeit $20,000, which his defense lawyer stated he could afford.
- His next court appearance is scheduled for September 13, and he is excused from attendance if legally represented.
SOURCE: ABC