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Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex

Former comedian Russell Brand was quizzed by police four times between November 2023 and July 2025 following allegations of sexual assault.

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta has been ordered to pay billions to the US state of New Mexico after it was found to have used consumers' information illegally ahead of the 2016 election.

Family welcomes jailing of Aussie surfers' killers

Family welcomes jailing of Aussie surfers' killers

Family welcomes jailing of Aussie surfers' killers

Family welcomes jailing of Aussie surfers' killers

The parents of slain Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson "take some comfort" in the long jail sentences given to the trio who murdered them in Mexico.

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Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial

The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.

Three found guilty of killing Aussie surfers in Mexico

Three found guilty of killing Aussie surfers in Mexico

Three men have been found guilty of murdering Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson during a surfing trip in Mexico in 2024.

Panettiere's ex granted legal status to protect estate

Panettiere's ex granted legal status to protect estate

Hayden Panettiere's former fiance has been granted legal authority to protect his daughter's inheritance following the US star's death.

Dolly's estate granted temporary restraining order

Dolly's estate granted temporary restraining order

Dolly Parton's management company has accused her nephew of "threats, intimidation, and coercion" in court documents.

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Australia's first female High Court judge dies

Australia's first female High Court judge dies

Australia's first female High Court judge dies

Australia's first female High Court judge dies

Australia's first female High Court judge Mary Gaudron helped shape the country's legal landscape and was a deciding voice in the Mabo land rights case.

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Retired Fair Work Commission senior member Alan Boulton has admitted possessing child abuse material after showing images during a university lecture.

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child sex offences

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child sex offences

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child sex offences

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child sex offences

Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a girl when she was aged between eight and 11.

Cop couldn't verify Davis participated in Tupac killing

Cop couldn't verify Davis participated in Tupac killing

Cop couldn't verify Davis participated in Tupac killing

Cop couldn't verify Davis participated in Tupac killing

The murder trial of Duane Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur has heard testimony from former Las Vegas police officers.

Tates tell US judge they are playing characters online

Tates tell US judge they are playing characters online

Tates tell US judge they are playing characters online

Tates tell US judge they are playing characters online

A woman who says she has been in a romantic relationship with Andrew Tate for more than five years has backed the influencer's bid for bail in a US court.

Prosecution rests in Tupac trial, Duane Davis up next

Prosecution rests in Tupac trial, Duane Davis up next

Prosecution rests in Tupac trial, Duane Davis up next

Prosecution rests in Tupac trial, Duane Davis up next

Prosecutors have wrapped up their case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial after nearly two dozen witnesses testified.

Top prosecutor wins appeal in bitter feud with judge

Top prosecutor wins appeal in bitter feud with judge

Top prosecutor wins appeal in bitter feud with judge

Top prosecutor wins appeal in bitter feud with judge

One of the country's top prosecutors has succeeded in getting a judge to recuse herself from three cases after they made comments to parliament criticising her.

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Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

A judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

The son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.

Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes 'Down Down'

The consumer watchdog will be seeking a "significant penalty" to act as a deterrent to Coles and others, after a court found the supermarket misled shoppers.

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Rinehart legal saga reignites, Hancock lodges appeal

The epic legal battle between the company owned by billionaire Gina Rinehart and the heirs of iron ore pioneer Peter Wright is set for another chapter.

Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

Jessica Mann has completed her cross-examination as the defence introduced several emails between her and former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Video released of correspondents' dinner shooting

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has released a new video of the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack.

Musk testifies he didn't read 'fine print' about OpenAI

Elon Musk has sparred with a lawyer for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in a trial over the firm's pivot away from its non-profit status.

NZ court rejects mosque gunman's appeal on pleas

New Zealand's Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by Brenton Tarrant to withdraw his guilty pleas for the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.

Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced

A boy who killed a grandmother in a car jacking and triggered controversial youth justice laws has lost an appeal over his 16-year sentence.

Adventurous skydivers embraced life on their final day

An ill-fated rescue mission, an illegal plane modification and lax safety led to the deaths of two skydivers who fell to earth after their gear got snagged.

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