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Qld cop denies raping colleague after Christmas party

Qld cop denies raping colleague after Christmas party

A police officer has pleaded not guilty in a Brisbane court to raping a female colleague after they both attended a Christmas party in 1999.

Jury hears 'state of mind' in alleged bucks party rape

Jury hears 'state of mind' in alleged bucks party rape

Jury hears 'state of mind' in alleged bucks party rape

Jury hears 'state of mind' in alleged bucks party rape

Prosecutors allege members of a Newcastle bucks party were in a "state of mind" to seek group sex and would carry on regardless of consent.

Former prison guard who raped women has appeal rejected

Former prison guard who raped women has appeal rejected

Former prison guard who raped women has appeal rejected

Former prison guard who raped women has appeal rejected

A former NSW prison guard sentenced to more than two decades in jail for sexually assaulting nine women has lost a bid to overturn his conviction and sentence.

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Beale loses court costs bid after sex charges acquittal

Beale loses court costs bid after sex charges acquittal

A NSW court has denied Kurtley Beale's bid for costs after the former Wallabies playmaker was acquitted of sex charges.

Pedo cop likely had more victims after 50 boys groomed

Pedo cop likely had more victims after 50 boys groomed

Former police officer Paul Reynolds likely groomed or sexually abused more than 50 boys over 30 years and concealed it through his status.

Woman claims Lehrmann said 'it's OK' during sex assault

Woman claims Lehrmann said 'it's OK' during sex assault

A woman has claimed she woke up to being sexually assaulted by Bruce Lehrmann while he tried to reassure her, after they earlier met a strip club.

Taxi driver accused of assaulting woman, stealing ring

Taxi driver accused of assaulting woman, stealing ring

A Melbourne taxi driver has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman and stealing her engagement ring during a 45-minute ride taken from the CBD.

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'It's been tough': rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne

'It's been tough': rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne

'It's been tough': rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne

'It's been tough': rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne

Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God, his family and supporters after spending more than a year in jail following his third rape trial.

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Carl Ditterich will contest historical child sex abuse charges during a two-day hearing in Melbourne.

Sexual assaults in Australia reach 31-year high

Sexual assaults in Australia reach 31-year high

Sexual assaults in Australia reach 31-year high

Sexual assaults in Australia reach 31-year high

Sexual assaults recorded by police in Australia rose by 11 per cent in 2023 to reach the highest rate of the Bureau of Statistics' 31-year data set.

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

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

'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.

Physio barred from females after sexual assault charges

Physio barred from females after sexual assault charges

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.

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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

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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