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Pedophile ex-magistrate fights indefinite detention bid

Pedophile ex-magistrate fights indefinite detention bid

A 2019 medical report finding a pedophile ex-magistrate was not unwilling to control his sexual urges means a fresh report is unnecessary, a court has heard.

State clears rape kit backlog and cuts DNA delays

State clears rape kit backlog and cuts DNA delays

State clears rape kit backlog and cuts DNA delays

State clears rape kit backlog and cuts DNA delays

A state plagued by forensic failures has cleared a backlog of rape kits and slashed major crime delays by 70 per cent, promising faster justice for victims.

Ten's mammoth Lisa Wilkinson legal bill brawl locked in

Ten's mammoth Lisa Wilkinson legal bill brawl locked in

Ten's mammoth Lisa Wilkinson legal bill brawl locked in

Ten's mammoth Lisa Wilkinson legal bill brawl locked in

Thousands of legal costs claimed by journalist Lisa Wilkinson after defending Bruce Lehrmann's defamation suit will be combed over during a lengthy court clash.

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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over Epstein ties

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over Epstein ties

Howard Lutnick has appeared before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, trying to explain to contact with the financier after his 2008 conviction.

Funding supports healing for sexual violence survivors

Funding supports healing for sexual violence survivors

Grants will be handed out to help victim-survivors of sexual violence access grassroots services to support their healing and recovery.

Rapist re-sentenced after losing High Court appeal bid

Rapist re-sentenced after losing High Court appeal bid

A rapist whose convictions were reinstated after prosecutors took his case to the High Court has now been re-sentenced on appeal.

Alan Jones attacks 'bad' sex-abuse search warrants

Alan Jones attacks 'bad' sex-abuse search warrants

Former veteran radio host Alan Jones is seeking evidence police invalidly raided his home as he mulls a bid to stop his prosecution for sexual abuse.

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Domestic violence laws to crack down on covert stalking

Domestic violence laws to crack down on covert stalking

Domestic violence laws to crack down on covert stalking

Domestic violence laws to crack down on covert stalking

Domestic violence perpetrators who use tracking devices to covertly stalk and harass will face imprisonment as new laws aim to address tech-facilitated abuse.

Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

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.

Rape charges 'shock' surgeon partner of former premier

Rape charges 'shock' surgeon partner of former premier

Rape charges 'shock' surgeon partner of former premier

Rape charges 'shock' surgeon partner of former premier

A former state premier's partner says he is shocked by the allegations against him after being charged with rape, sexual assault and deprivation of liberty.

DNA order as man charged over cold case abduction, rape

DNA order as man charged over cold case abduction, rape

DNA order as man charged over cold case abduction, rape

DNA order as man charged over cold case abduction, rape

Police have been granted permission to take DNA from a man accused of abducting and raping a youth mother in 1985 after she returned to her unlocked car.

Ex-Liberal MP continues fight against child sex charges

Ex-Liberal MP continues fight against child sex charges

Ex-Liberal MP continues fight against child sex charges

Ex-Liberal MP continues fight against child sex charges

An ex-state MP still denies he sexually assaulted a teen in a car park toilet as a retrial is scheduled eight months after jurors failed to reach verdicts.

Weinstein lawyers question his accuser at rape retrial

Weinstein lawyers question his accuser at rape retrial

Weinstein lawyers question his accuser at rape retrial

Weinstein lawyers question his accuser at rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers lawyers say everything that happened between the movie mogul and Jessica Mann was consensual and part of a caring relationship.

'Different outcome' possible with victim law reforms

'Different outcome' possible with victim law reforms

'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.

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Weinstein treated me 'like he owned me': rape accuser

Actor Jessica Mann has testified, for the third time in six years, about the day she says movie mogul Harvey Weinstein raped her in a Manhattan hotel.

Magistrate’s son to face trial over child abuse charges

The son of a magistrate will face trial accused of 129 charges including dozens for alleged child sexual offences, a court has ruled.

Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’

Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.

Woman awarded $1.6 million over 'callous' abuse

A terminally ill woman has been awarded $1.6 million in damages by a court after suing her former schoolteacher for sexually abusing her in the early 1980s.

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Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges

Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has walked from court with his family after being acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges.

Thousands march in calls to end domestic violence

Australia has been urged to take stronger action on men's behaviour as thousands of people joined rallies calling for an end to domestic and family violence.

Dozens more child abuse charges for childcare worker

A former childcare worker already in custody over alleged child abuse has been hit with more than 100 new charges after investigators identified more victims.

Katy Perry investigated over Ruby Rose sex abuse claims

Australian actor Ruby Rose has accused singer Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her over a decade ago in a nightclub, claims the pop star denies.

Police trainee allegedly raped by fellow recruit

A male police academy recruit has been suspended from training after he allegedly sexually assaulted a fellow trainee.

Gang rapist back behind bars after detention escape

A gang rapist who spent five days as a fugitive after escaping immigration detention while seeking medical attention is back behind bars.

'Disgusting pedophile' moved schools post student abuse

A man serving 46 years in jail for "sadistic" abuse of his daughter in NSW has faced court over offending more than 10 years earlier while teaching in Victoria.

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