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'Deal of the century': Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill

'Deal of the century': Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill

Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.

Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth rape trial

Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth rape trial

Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth rape trial

Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth rape trial

Prosecutors have confirmed former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will not face trial for a fourth time, after appeal judges quashed his convictions for raping a woman.

Woman sexually abused by teacher awarded extra $113,000

Woman sexually abused by teacher awarded extra $113,000

Woman sexually abused by teacher awarded extra $113,000

Woman sexually abused by teacher awarded extra $113,000

A judge has granted a woman sexually abused by her childhood teacher an extra $113,000, bringing her total damages to almost $2.13 million.

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Physio barred from females after sexual assault charges

Physio barred from females after sexual assault charges

A Melbourne physiotherapist charged with sexually assaulting patients has been allowed to return to work but restricted from treating females.

Serial rapist in Balding abduction back behind bars

Serial rapist in Balding abduction back behind bars

A man convicted over the shocking gang rape of Janine Balding in the 1980s is back in custody less than two weeks after he was released from prison.

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.

'Swarm of people': trio face bucks-trip gang rape trial

'Swarm of people': trio face bucks-trip gang rape trial

Whether three woman consented to group sex or were gang-raped during a bucks weekend will be decided by jurors as three men face trial.

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Ex-cop accused of lying in NRL star's sex assault trial

Ex-cop accused of lying in NRL star's sex assault trial

Ex-cop accused of lying in NRL star's sex assault trial

Ex-cop accused of lying in NRL star's sex assault trial

A former police officer is facing a "very serious" perjury charge over allegations he lied during the sexual assault trial of NRL star Jack de Belin.

Ex-federal MP can't halt 'inhumane' child abuse hearing

Ex-federal MP can't halt 'inhumane' child abuse hearing

Ex-federal MP can't halt 'inhumane' child abuse hearing

Ex-federal MP can't halt 'inhumane' child abuse hearing

A hearing over allegations an ex-federal MP abused six boys at Daruk Training School four decades ago will proceed after he failed to put the matter on ice.

Survivor hopes others get strength from $2m legal fight

Survivor hopes others get strength from $2m legal fight

Survivor hopes others get strength from $2m legal fight

Survivor hopes others get strength from $2m legal fight

Katrina Munting has been awarded more than $2 million by the Supreme Court of Tasmania after suing the state and her high school teacher abuser for damages.

Lehrmann rape hearing adjourned for 'no-case' argument

Lehrmann rape hearing adjourned for 'no-case' argument

Lehrmann rape hearing adjourned for 'no-case' argument

Lehrmann rape hearing adjourned for 'no-case' argument

Lawyers for former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann plan to argue he has no case to answer when rape charges against him return to court.

Ex-Socceroo seeks trial over sexual assault allegation

Ex-Socceroo seeks trial over sexual assault allegation

Ex-Socceroo seeks trial over sexual assault allegation

Ex-Socceroo seeks trial over sexual assault allegation

A former Socceroo may have to wait until next year to fight allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the company of another man.

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

A staggering 42 per cent climb in criminal incidents of sexual assault has been recorded in NSW, as cases of domestic violence also rise.

Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial

Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial

Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial

Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been granted bail after sexual assault convictions were quashed on appeal, with prosecutors considering another trial.

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Man charged with assaulting woman found nude on street

A man will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman he trapped in a Canberra home over a number of days.

High-profile lawyer denies sharing sexual assault info

A high-profile gangland solicitor has denied illegally sharing details of an alleged sexual assault, including the complainant's name.

Man accused of abduction, rape, seeking $300k ransom

A man has been extradited from Victoria to NSW accused of arranging the abduction and sexual assault of a woman then threatening to release images of the crime.

Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal for defamation loss

Bruce Lehrmann will appeal his defamation loss after a judge found claims that he raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins were likely true.

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'Inner west rapist' jailed for decades-old sex assaults

A serial rapist has been sentenced to a decade in prison after family DNA linked him to attacks on four women in the 2000s.

Wilkinson's silk charged $8k a day for Lehrmann trial

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson paid thousands of dollars each day for the two barristers she recruited to defend a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, documents show.

Ex-footballer Cable fighting child sexual abuse charges

Former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable has pleaded not guilty to historical child sexual abuse charges, dating back to the 1960s.

Sexual violence 'invisible' amid low conviction rates

Reported sexual assaults have increased dramatically in NSW, but court action is rarely being pursued after a complaint to police.

Court referral sees teen abused by therapist, jury told

A child counsellor with an interest in kids sexually abused two vulnerable and troubled youths sent to him by court and state officials, prosecutors allege.

Judge asks how long serial pedophile should be watched

A notorious pedophile who lured children into public toilets decades ago allegedly still shows perverse sexual desires despite taking libido-inhibiting drugs.

Cops did not believe therapist abused teen, jury told

Two teenage boys who went to police and the church with allegations they had been sexually abused by their counsellor were not believed, a jury has heard.

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