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Latest news: Sexual Assault
'Limited' chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back.
May 27, 2024
Ex-footballer Barry Cable faces child sex abuse charges
Detectives have charged disgraced Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable with historic sex crimes against a young girl in the late-1960s.
May 24, 2024
Detective abused position by touching teen complainant
A NSW sex crimes detective has been found guilty of abusing his position by sexually touching a teen complainant at a western Sydney park and police station.
May 24, 2024
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Teacher who abused boy freed and cleared due to gender
A former school teacher has had her conviction for abusing a young boy overturned on the basis that the NSW offence did not apply to women at the time.
May 24, 2024
Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll
Tasmania's premier says four of 48 recommendations from an inquiry into child sexual abuse in state institutions won't be delivered by their July deadline.
May 23, 2024
Doctor charged with indecently assaulting woman
An obstetrics and gynaecology doctor has been charged with indecently assaulting a woman during a medical procedure in Western Australia.
May 19, 2024
Aussie Olympic flagbearer banned for sex with minor
Brendan Kerry, an Australian figure skater who competed at three Winter Olympics, has been banned in the US for sexual misconduct.
May 15, 2024
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Lawyer accused of sharing sexual assault victim details
Police have charged a solicitor who allegedly published details of a sexual assault complainant while representing the man charged in the case.
May 14, 2024
'No real winners': Lehrmann to pay most of Ten's costs
Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.
May 10, 2024
Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim
A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.
May 10, 2024
Jail for 'abhorrent' teacher over child abuse material
A Sydney high school teacher could spend over a decade in jail after touching his students and downloading thousands of explicit child abuse images and videos.
May 09, 2024
Disgraced singing coach sentenced for sexual assault
Leading singing coach David Jaanz has been convicted of sexual assault, with his victim saying her life has been hell since he betrayed her trust.
May 09, 2024
'Scared' woman invited accused rapist cop to strip club
A young woman allegedly raped by a detective says she asked him to a strip club where she worked fearful he wouldn't help investigate her own sex crimes claims.
May 08, 2024
Elderly woman's cry for help after sexual assault
A woman in her 80s has detailed how she cried out for help from neighbours after being sexually assaulted in an apartment building in Melbourne.
May 08, 2024
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Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers agreed not to charge any fees if he lost a defamation suit against Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, which led to him being declared a rapist.
May 08, 2024
Detective says sex with teen complainant consensual
A detective has been accused of abusing his position by raping and groping a vulnerable teenager in a police station after she reported a prior sexual crime.
May 06, 2024
Judge made demeaning comments about alleged rape victim
A Victorian judge has been told to undergo counselling for making "pejorative, demeaning and incongruous" comments about a rape victim.
May 06, 2024
Mariners striker Torres fronts court on rape charge
A-League Men player Angel Torres has appeared in court for the first time since being charged with aggravated sexual intercourse without consent.
May 06, 2024
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'It's not ok': MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out, with police aware of claims of similar incidents.
May 04, 2024
Lehrmann given extra time to consider defamation appeal
Bruce Lehrmann has been granted an extension in which to appeal his failed defamation suit, as a court hears he will likely be liable to pay Ten's legal fees.
May 01, 2024
Convicted child abuser's sentence slashed on appeal
A Victorian man jailed for raping a 12-year-old girl he met at a rollerskating rink has had his prison sentence reduced on appeal.
Apr 30, 2024
Hillsong agrees to settle assault lawsuit with woman
A woman who was suing Hillsong Church after being indecently assaulted eight years ago is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the embattled mega-church.
Apr 29, 2024
System that 'failed Molly' to change after mum's death
Amid an outcry over a mother's brutal death, the system that allowed an alleged killer back onto the streets will be reviewed, with a focus on bail laws.
Apr 24, 2024
Pedophile teacher wants conviction overturned
Ex-teacher Gaye Grant is looking to have her conviction for abusing a boy dismissed on the grounds women could not be guilty of the offence at the time.
Apr 24, 2024
Victim's family 'justifiably angry' over bailed accused
Daniel Billings allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend while on bail facing a string of violent charges, including raping and stalking her, a court has been told.
Apr 23, 2024
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