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Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B has told a Los Angeles court she did not attack a security guard who is suing her for assault.

Mum's justice plea for coffee-attack baby as man found

Mum's justice plea for coffee-attack baby as man found

Mum's justice plea for coffee-attack baby as man found

Mum's justice plea for coffee-attack baby as man found

Almost a year after an attack that shocked a nation, the mother of a baby badly burnt by a stranger's coffee is still seeking justice for her recovering son.

'Targeted' fatal stabbing outside servo sparks manhunt

'Targeted' fatal stabbing outside servo sparks manhunt

'Targeted' fatal stabbing outside servo sparks manhunt

'Targeted' fatal stabbing outside servo sparks manhunt

Homicide detectives are combing for clues after a man with stab wounds was witnessed collapsing outside a service station before he died at the scene.

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'Disgraceful': cops who beat up naked woman jailed

'Disgraceful': cops who beat up naked woman jailed

Two former police officers who assaulted and pepper sprayed a naked woman while doing a welfare check have been jailed for three years.

'Utterly brutal': man's multiple life term appeal fails

'Utterly brutal': man's multiple life term appeal fails

A man who argued he should be given credit for calling an ambulance after subjecting a woman to weeks of torture will continue to serve multiple life sentences.

'Tragic death': two more nabbed in kidnap, murder case

'Tragic death': two more nabbed in kidnap, murder case

Police believe they have identified all the suspects involved in the alleged kidnapping and torture of a trio after charging two people with murder.

Cop who tasered gran free as 'lenient' sentence upheld

Cop who tasered gran free as 'lenient' sentence upheld

A former police officer convicted of manslaughter for tasering an elderly woman will not be jailed after a court dismissed a sentence appeal by prosecutors.

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AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.

Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

An elderly man was murdered and his wife bashed in a midnight home invasion by two extended family members on the prowl for cash, a jury has been told.

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

'Didn't do this': NBL player's DV charges withdrawn

Former Cairns Taipans player Jackson Makoi has been cleared of assaulting and choking a woman after the charges against him were withdrawn at the 11th hour.

Cops say they beat up naked woman out of 'frustration'

Cops say they beat up naked woman out of 'frustration'

Cops say they beat up naked woman out of 'frustration'

Cops say they beat up naked woman out of 'frustration'

Two ex-police officers who punched, kicked and pepper sprayed a naked woman having a mental health episode have denied their actions were driven by cruelty.

'God, please': sobs as cops beat naked woman

'God, please': sobs as cops beat naked woman

'God, please': sobs as cops beat naked woman

'God, please': sobs as cops beat naked woman

Shocking video footage has been played in court of two police officers kicking, wrestling and pepper spraying a naked woman having a psychotic episode.

Man's 'irrational blame' before killing partner

Man's 'irrational blame' before killing partner

Man's 'irrational blame' before killing partner

Man's 'irrational blame' before killing partner

A woman died behind a Salvation Army store where her partner bashed her, after the pair became homeless following devastating floods.

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

Lawyers for an ex-policeman who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman have rubbished claims that jailing him would deter other officers from similar conduct.

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Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault in UK

American R&B singer Chris Brown has faced court in Britain and pleaded not guilty to attacking a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub.

Rapist appeals life sentence for 'incredible cruelty'

Appeal judges have raised doubts about whether a man who abused and disfigured a woman should receive a lesser sentence for his decision to call an ambulance.

State MP accused of assaulting wife to seek re-election

An independent MP charged with three counts of assaulting his wife has appeared in court and also confirmed that he plans to seek re-election in 2026.

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Police have charged a second teen over the violent assaults and stabbing of two people after arresting a 19-year-old man.

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One-punch killer jailed for hospital and prison assault

A man convicted of killing a grandfather in a one-punch attack has received an additional jail sentence for assaulting hospital security and a fellow inmate.

Cop who left bashed victim in fear spared further jail

A police officer has been made eligible for parole on the day of his sentence after he bashed a woman and used his position to deter her from complaining.

Woman bashed by cop lives in 'emotional turmoil'

A woman physically abused by a senior constable multiple times told a court she was afraid to report the violence because of his position in the force.

Blow for footy legend over drunken assault claims

NRL and rugby legend Wendell Sailor faces a lengthy wait to fight allegations he assaulted two men in an alcohol-fuelled altercation outside a pub.

Wild claims from dictator’s ‘daughter’ amid plane drama

The alleged daughter of a late dictator and her husband accused flight attendants of doing drugs on the job during a shocking mid-air altercation.

Abusive shoppers paying the price of assaults on staff

More than 135 people have been charged under tough laws to help protect retail workers from aggressive shoppers.

NRL star denies touching police gun during pub brawl

A rugby league star denies touching or grabbing a police firearm before he was set upon by two officers in a tiki-bar brawl.

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