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Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

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

Video released of correspondents' dinner shooting

Video released of correspondents' dinner shooting

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

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

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

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.

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NZ court rejects mosque gunman's appeal on pleas

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.

'Different outcome' possible with victim law reforms

'Different outcome' possible with victim law reforms

An advocate who spent years pursuing her alleged abuser believes her case may have turned out differently if state government law reforms had been in place.

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice amid AI fears

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice amid AI fears

US pop superstar Taylor Swift has applied to trademark an image of herself as well as her voice amid growing concerns of content generated by AI.

Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced

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.

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No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

More than 600 Indigenous people have died in custody in the 35 years since a royal commission's landmark report, with many of its recommendations ignored.

Commonwealth urged to protect children in custody

Commonwealth urged to protect children in custody

Commonwealth urged to protect children in custody

Commonwealth urged to protect children in custody

The failure of states and territories to protect kids in their criminal justice systems means the federal government must intervene, an inquiry has been told.

Indigenous woman makes history in chief magistrate role

Indigenous woman makes history in chief magistrate role

Indigenous woman makes history in chief magistrate role

Indigenous woman makes history in chief magistrate role

Proud Kamilaroi woman Justice Louise Taylor has been appointed chief magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court.

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna

A woman has pleaded not guilty to firing shots at Rihanna’s home while the Grammy-winning singer and her family were inside.

Meta ordered to pay $US375m over child exploitation

Meta ordered to pay $US375m over child exploitation

Meta ordered to pay $US375m over child exploitation

Meta ordered to pay $US375m over child exploitation

A lawsuit accused tech giant Meta of allowing predators unfettered access to underage users and connecting them with victims.

Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, woman awarded $59m

Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, woman awarded $59m

Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, woman awarded $59m

Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, woman awarded $59m

A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago has been awarded $US59.25 million in her lawsuit against the US comedian.

Spacey settles UK lawsuits over alleged sex assault

Spacey settles UK lawsuits over alleged sex assault

Spacey settles UK lawsuits over alleged sex assault

Spacey settles UK lawsuits over alleged sex assault

Kevin Spacey has agreed to an out-of-court settlement in the UK with three men who had sued the US actor after accusing him of sexual assault.

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Norwegian prosecutor seeks seven years prison for Hoiby

Norwegian prosecutors have demanded a jail sentence of seven years and seven months for the son of Norway's crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby.

Legacy of a giant: the judge who reshaped Aussie law

Former High Court chief justice Anthony Mason was applauded for his adventurous approach but criticised for making - rather than interpreting - the law.

Top judge in historic Mabo court decision dies aged 100

Sir Anthony Mason, former chief justice of the High Court and key figure in Indigenous rights decisions and the Whitlam dismissal, has died at the age of 100.

Courts buckle under surge of 'crooks and criminals'

A flood of domestic violence perpetrators being handcuffed by empowered police is straining the justice system as "green shoots" sprout from new crime figures.

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State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

A state is seeking advice on suppression order laws after a cross-outlet media complaint over a "tactic" being used to shield defendants.

'Stain on our community' that kids are imprisoned

A social justice advocate, who spent two years in prison for drug dealing, says vulnerable women need better support, and children should not be jailed.

'Vile, horrific': bid to indefinitely detain pedophile

A state government will try to prevent the release of a pedophile and former magistrate, claiming he cannot control his behaviour and remains a public threat.

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian Peter Williams will spend more than seven years behind bars after selling cyber secrets from a US defence contractor to a Russian-linked broker.

Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

The chief of the Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed his support for serving women to join a class action alleging sexual abuse and harassment.

Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested

Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel's visiting president in one major city descended into chaos.

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