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The Allegations:
* Shmuel Tal is facing charges of sexual assault, including choking, assault, and recording intimate images without consent.
* He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
* His trial is scheduled for June of next year.
* He is currently banned from Byron Bay’s party scene when visiting from Melbourne.
Background on Shmuel Tal:
* He was born in Israel and came to Australia over two decades ago.
* He started his business career selling jewelry on the streets of Perth.
* He built a triumphant designer fashion agency and fragrance business (T2M) that reportedly generated millions of dollars annually.
* He is now a self-made millionaire with significant property holdings, including homes and investment properties (like an apartment in Bondi Beach).