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Grace Tame abuser unlikely to face cybercrime trial

Grace Tame abuser unlikely to face cybercrime trial

The health of the sexual abuser of Grace Tame has rapidly deteriorated following several strokes and falls, a court has heard.

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

A well-known charity founder has strenuously denied sexual assault allegations after he was charged with more than 50 offences.

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

A well-known charity founder has fronted court after being charged with more than 50 offences, including rape.

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‘Justice got served’: man cleared of nightclub rape

‘Justice got served’: man cleared of nightclub rape

A man says he is relieved the truth has finally come out after he was accused of sexually assaulting another man multiple times inside a popular nightclub.

Teacher jailed after filming sex acts with student

Teacher jailed after filming sex acts with student

A former English teacher has been jailed for almost seven years for having sex with his 16-year-old student and filming the acts which he shared with others.

Female teacher admits sexually abusing student aged 12

Female teacher admits sexually abusing student aged 12

Teacher Naomi Tekea Craig, 33, has pleaded guilty to a slew of offences related to the sexual abuse of a male student when he was aged 12 and 13.

Swim coach accused of grooming teen girl wins bail bid

Swim coach accused of grooming teen girl wins bail bid

A former swimming coach from a prestigious girls school has been released on bail after being charged with child abuse offences.

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False club rape claim made to irate partner, jury told

False club rape claim made to irate partner, jury told

False club rape claim made to irate partner, jury told

False club rape claim made to irate partner, jury told

Claims a man was molested on a night out were fabrications made to a girlfriend who did not like seeing her partner intimate with another man, a jury has heard.

Teacher on sex charges 'gave birth to student's child'

Teacher on sex charges 'gave birth to student's child'

Teacher on sex charges 'gave birth to student's child'

Teacher on sex charges 'gave birth to student's child'

A female teacher who allegedly sexually abused a male student at a school where she taught has given birth to what police believe is the victim's child.

Dentist faces sexual accusations by three women

Dentist faces sexual accusations by three women

Dentist faces sexual accusations by three women

Dentist faces sexual accusations by three women

A dental practitioner has been hit with a further charge with three alleged victims coming forward to police to make sexual abuse complaints against him.

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish prosecutors are investigating allegations that Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees, claims the singer calls "completely false".

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

A police officer will fight three sexual assault charges at a contested hearing in May after facing court for the first time charged with off-duty offending.

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

A teacher has been refused bail for allegedly planning to drug and sexually assault a boy and girl in "revolting" messages found on his phone.

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions.

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Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son will challenge his two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail.

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Doctor barred for sexually exploiting vulnerable woman

A doctor who inappropriately massaged a sexual abuse survivor and made sexualised remarks to a patient and two colleagues has had his medical licence revoked.

Weinstein in court insists he 'never assaulted anyone'

Harvey Weinstein has again insisted he never assaulted anyone in the latest court appearance by the disgraced and convicted former movie mogul.

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French man in court after warrant for NYD sex assault

A French national extradited from Sydney to Melbourne over his alleged rape and assault of a woman he met at a club on New Year's Day has faced court.

Lehrmann escalates 'compromised' rape finding fight

A finding Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House was infected by a judge doing his own research, the nation's highest court has been told.

Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

Paramedics are breaking their silence after a festive season riddled with reports of verbal intimidation, sexual and physical assault by members of the public.

Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and assault

British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.

Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio

A former Australian Olympic gold medallist has been recalled to court after it emerged she had not produced all relevant communications in a committal hearing.

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

A 19-year-old man is set to stand trial over allegations he participated in the hours-long gang rape of a teenage girl in her own vehicle.

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