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Latest news: Sexual Assault
Ex-cop loses bid to end historical child sex abuse case
An ex-police officer accused of molesting three girls over two decades has failed to stop his prosecution due to his mental decline.
Feb 28, 2025
Ex-Liberal MP to fight child sex charges at trial
A former state Liberal MP has been branded a "child abuser" as he left court ahead of his trial on allegations he repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage boy.
Feb 27, 2025
Ex-cop's bid to put child sexual abuse charges on ice
An ex-police officer accused of molesting three girls over two decades is trying to halt a criminal prosecution against him due to mental decline and delay.
Feb 25, 2025
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Ten to pay Lisa Wilkinson $1.1m in Lehrmann legal costs
Network Ten has agreed to pay star journalist Lisa Wilkinson more than $1.1 million to cover her legal costs of defending a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann.
Feb 25, 2025
Notorious killer, rapist has win over key DNA evidence
A man serving a life sentence over the shocking 1988 rape and murder of bank teller Janine Balding has had a court win as he tries to clear his name.
Feb 24, 2025
Pearce says Spacey 'targeted' him on L.A. Confidential
Australian star Guy Pearce has claimed he was "targeted" by Kevin Spacey.
Feb 18, 2025
Indian court jails man for rape, killing of Irish woman
The Irish family of a young woman raped and murdered in India faced a long battle for justice.
Feb 17, 2025
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Woman spared jail over 'disgusting' sexual abuse of boy
A woman helped her violent and abusive partner give methamphetamine to a 13-year-old boy before the couple sexually assaulted him, a judge has heard.
Feb 13, 2025
Parents kept in the dark on teacher's child sex abuse
Trauma created by a teacher's sexual abuse of children was exacerbated by the way an education department mishandled the case, with parents kept in the dark.
Feb 13, 2025
Fraud case exposes 'porous' abuse scheme issues
A compensation scheme for child sexual abuse victims has allegedly been targeted by a fraud syndicate promoting false claims for profit.
Feb 13, 2025
Man accused of raping Virgin worker in Fiji gets bail
A Fijian man accused of raping and sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day has been granted bail, with some strict conditions.
Feb 10, 2025
Students get more power over sexual assault complaints
An independent office designed to help university students escalate concerns about sexual misconduct is expected to handle about 15,000 complaints a year.
Jan 31, 2025
Man with 'sexsomnia' cleared of rape after jury warning
Jurors have found a man diagnosed with "sexsomnia" not guilty of raping a woman in his sleep after being warned against debating possible sex crime laws.
Jan 30, 2025
Accused grandma rapist walks from court after bail bid
A man accused of raping an elderly woman has been released on bail after a magistrate found he did not pose an unacceptable risk to the community.
Jan 30, 2025
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Jury to weigh man's 'sexsomnia' claim in rape trial
A man accused of raping a woman after a night out says he suffers from a condition called "sexsomnia" and was not awake at the time of the alleged assault.
Jan 28, 2025
Neighbour linked to 1980s sex attacks on grandmother
A man who grew up across the road from an elderly woman has been accused of raping her in the 1980s after a breakthrough in DNA.
Jan 28, 2025
Man faces court over grandmother sex attacks in 1980s
A 69-year-old man has briefly faced court after being charged with rape, assault and burglary offences over his alleged 1980s sex attack on a grandmother.
Jan 24, 2025
Lehrmann to seek trial without jury on rape allegations
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will seek a judge-alone trial, which is granted for complex cases or when there has been significant publicity.
Jan 23, 2025
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Once-in-a-generation call for sexual assault justice
A proposed shake-up of sexual assault trials would give victims independent legal representation in an effort to reduce costs and ensure a fair process.
Jan 21, 2025
Vow to fight childcare predator's life sentence appeal
A state government will "forcefully defend its position" as a former childcare worker seeks to appeal his life sentence for hundreds of sexual abuse offences.
Jan 16, 2025
Family's anguish over double sex attacks on grandmother
A grandson rocked by brutal sex attacks on his beloved grandmother has made an emotional plea for information about the assaults that haunt his family.
Jan 14, 2025
Man accused of raping airline crew member denied bail
A Fijian man accused of sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day could make a bid for freedom when he next faces court.
Jan 06, 2025
Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.
Jan 04, 2025
Fiji 'tarnished' after alleged assault on flight crew
As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.
Jan 02, 2025
Priest on online grooming charge ordered away from kids
A 77-year-old priest has been arrested over alleged child grooming as police investigate whether he had access to children through the church.
Dec 24, 2024
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