by FIlmInk Staff
Australian orchestral conductor and long-term partner of singer, stage and screen actor Craig McLachlan, Vanessa Scammell, has launched a new podcast that will run for eight episodes called ‘NOT GUILTY – The Craig McLachlan Case’ in a bid to examine the aftermath of ‘cancel culture’ even after an acquittal on all charges.
The podcast will commence from 8th January 2026 and will examine the criminal case involving Craig McLachlan that was heard in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, and the events that unfolded around it.
The series draws on interviews, public court records, and a close examination of evidence to explore aspects of the case that were obscured, neglected, or misunderstood in much of the original media coverage. Presented with a calm and measured tone, the podcast does not seek to sensationalise, but rather to provide context and encourage informed reflection.
A central theme of the series is the concept of “page one guilt” – the consequences that can arise when public judgement is formed before a matter is tested in court, and when allegations reach the media ahead of police investigation. Eight years on, the case continues to have lasting personal and professional consequences, raising complex questions about justice, truth, rehabilitation, and the enduring impact of accusation beyond a verdict of Not Guilty.
NOT GUILTY – The Craig McLachlan Case invites listeners to engage thoughtfully with the full complexity of the case, and with the broader implications for how allegations, legal processes, and public narratives intersect.
The podcast is available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KfvI2MFURIMF6TAa4DVfH
