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'Entirely at your mercy': Uber driver jailed for rape

'Entirely at your mercy': Uber driver jailed for rape

An Uber driver has been jailed for seven years and six months for raping a young female passenger, realising "a common fear" held by women, a judge says.

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

A detective senior constable has been accused of multiple violent offences including using his police-issue firearm as part of threatening behaviour.

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

A self-proclaimed prophet and his wife allegedly groomed a young girl over a decade to get her pregnant and repopulate a post-apocalyptic society.

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Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

A child-sex accused pediatrician has faced court after police charged him with a slew of offences over nine more alleged victims.

'Happy New Year': TV host hit with mammoth court delay

'Happy New Year': TV host hit with mammoth court delay

The former host of a TV cooking program has been hit with a monumental delay as he attempts to clear his name of unwanted sexual touching allegations.

AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists

AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists

An independent investigation could be held into the detention of almost a dozen Australians taken by Israel while trying to deliver aid to war-torn Gaza.

‘Foot fetish’ nurse accused of abuse stays behind bars

‘Foot fetish’ nurse accused of abuse stays behind bars

A mental health nurse and father of three will stay behind bars after a court heard “deeply troubling” claims involving six vulnerable patients.

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Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

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.

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

One of Australia's worst pedophiles may be extradited interstate to face more charges after his bid to reduce a life sentence for years of sex offences failed.

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

A Perth pediatrician, who allegedly recorded sexually assaulting a patient at a hospital on a hidden camera, could have more victims, a court has been told.

Accused ISIS bride's dad raped teen slave, police say

Accused ISIS bride's dad raped teen slave, police say

Accused ISIS bride's dad raped teen slave, police say

Accused ISIS bride's dad raped teen slave, police say

Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released.

Officials turn to AI to speed up sexual assault claims

Officials turn to AI to speed up sexual assault claims

Officials turn to AI to speed up sexual assault claims

Officials turn to AI to speed up sexual assault claims

Department of Social Services officials says artificial intelligence is being used to speed up processing times for thousands of applications.

'Bizarre': fight over Bruce Lehrmann's diary ramps up

'Bizarre': fight over Bruce Lehrmann's diary ramps up

'Bizarre': fight over Bruce Lehrmann's diary ramps up

'Bizarre': fight over Bruce Lehrmann's diary ramps up

A federal government bid to keep "classified" information written by Bruce Lehrmann in his diary has been labelled as bizarre in court.

Defence sexual violence survivors ungagged for inquiry

Defence sexual violence survivors ungagged for inquiry

Defence sexual violence survivors ungagged for inquiry

Defence sexual violence survivors ungagged for inquiry

Australian servicemen and women who made private settlements after being victims of sexual crimes in the military will be free to discuss their abuse.

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Accused childcare pedophile case heads to higher court

A childcare worker accused of abusing youngsters will face a directions hearing in a county court after pleading not guilty to more than 150 offences.

Notorious pedophile fights 'excessive' life sentence

A bid to slash an "excessive" life sentence has been launched by one of Australia’s worst pedophiles who was jailed for 307 child sexual offences.

'Bit of a monster': Lehrmann fights to recover diaries

Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is locked in a tussle with the federal corruption watchdog over the seizure and alleged distribution of his personal diary.

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

The former child victims of a head monk have detailed the devastating impacts of his sexual offending on them decades later after he was convicted.

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Genealogy tech under microscope in sexual assault case

A man accused of three sexual assaults has been refused bail despite his lawyer saying she has not seen the untested DNA evidence the case hinges on.

Online chats lead to teacher's child grooming charges

A high school teacher has been charged with grooming a child and possessing a significant amount of child abuse material after a dawn raid on his home.

Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to become trade envoy

The UK government has released documents on ‌the hiring of former prince Andrew as a trade envoy, saying ‌it found no evidence of proper vetting for the role.

Mum faints as twins bailed over disturbing sex crimes

The mother of twin brothers accused of sexually assaulting a drugged teen more than a decade ago has collapsed after learning her sons would be freed on bail.

Former doctor charged with 94 counts of rape

A former doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting 15 women at a private health centre after being charged with almost 100 counts of rape.

Ex-premier's partner banned from contact in rape case

The partner of a former state premier will surrender his passport as part of bail conditions after being accused of rape and deprivation of liberty.

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.

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