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Power, trust and money in focus at Alan Jones trial

Power, trust and money in focus at Alan Jones trial

A former athlete became emotional as he spent days telling a court he endured multiple unwanted kisses and gropes by radio giant Alan Jones as a teen.

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate say their "extraordinary public visibility" makes them a low flight risk, as they fight for bail.

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

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Pediatrician accused of molesting seven more children

Pediatrician accused of molesting seven more children

A child-sex-accused pediatrician has had his bail revoked after a slew of new offences increased his alleged victims to 18.

More time for rapist couple who preyed on sick teen

More time for rapist couple who preyed on sick teen

A state has won its appeal against "inadequate" minimum sentences for a married couple who raped an intoxicated teenage girl.

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.

Debate over expanded Daniel's Law child safety proposal

Debate over expanded Daniel's Law child safety proposal

The parents of a teenager who was murdered by a pedophile want the public to have greater access to information about child sex offenders.

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UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

A British rapper and media personality accused of raping a fan after an Australian show has been acquitted of some charges.

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

A former Catholic bishop gave whiskey to young Aboriginal men at a barbecue and then touched one of them inappropriately, a jury has been told.

Rapper's alleged rape victim 'enthusiastic and willing'

Rapper's alleged rape victim 'enthusiastic and willing'

Rapper's alleged rape victim 'enthusiastic and willing'

Rapper's alleged rape victim 'enthusiastic and willing'

A woman who accused a British rapper of raping her after an Australian show went to a hotel for sex and was an enthusiastic participant, a jury has been told.

'Deviant' child-abusing teacher's aide coerced victims

'Deviant' child-abusing teacher's aide coerced victims

'Deviant' child-abusing teacher's aide coerced victims

'Deviant' child-abusing teacher's aide coerced victims

As his mother watched on, a former school worker has argued he's served enough time in prison for manipulating boys into providing him with abuse material.

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

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.

'Love bite': rape-accused rapper denies violent sex

'Love bite': rape-accused rapper denies violent sex

'Love bite': rape-accused rapper denies violent sex

'Love bite': rape-accused rapper denies violent sex

A British rapper accused of raping a fan after an Australian show says he didn't discuss sex before allegedly attacking a woman during sex.

Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

One state has commissioned research on better protecting sexual assault victims who face the trauma of their counselling notes being disclosed during trials.

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Rapper to give evidence in own defence at rape trial

A British rapper on trial over the alleged rape of a young fan after an Australian show will give evidence in his defence.

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.

Bishop visited his abuse accuser in jail, jury told

A senior Catholic cleric accused of giving a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex repeatedly visited his alleged victim in prison.

Bishop allegedly told teen: 'No one is going to know'

A senior Catholic cleric gave a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex, a court has been told.

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Well-connected man disputes 'horrible mixture of lies'

The rape trial of a man with connections to Melbourne's elite has entered its final stages, with lawyers making their closing arguments to the jury.

Deputy principal on trial for raping student at school

A former primary school assistant principal is on trial over allegations he raped a student multiple times on school grounds.

Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told

A young woman allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show wanted to marry the performer and dreamed she was Victoria Beckham.

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

A former Catholic Bishop hosted alcohol-fuelled parties using church funds so he could access Aboriginal youths and sexually assault them, a jury has been told.

Investigation launched into Married At First Sight UK

Britain's media regulator is investigating an unspecified complaint against the reality TV show Married at First Sight UK.

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

A young woman has told a court she thought she was going to an after-party before she was allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show.

Childcare worker charged with 329 child abuse offences

A childcare worker has been charged with 329 child abuse offences affecting more than 135 victims after police seized millions of files from his devices.

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