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Detective says sex with teen complainant consensual

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.

Judge made demeaning comments about alleged rape victim

Judge made demeaning comments about alleged rape victim

Judge made demeaning comments about alleged rape victim

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.

Mariners striker Torres fronts court on rape charge

Mariners striker Torres fronts court on rape charge

Mariners striker Torres fronts court on rape charge

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.

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'It's not ok': MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted

'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.

Lehrmann given extra time to consider defamation appeal

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.

Convicted child abuser's sentence slashed on appeal

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.

Hillsong agrees to settle assault lawsuit with woman

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.

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System that 'failed Molly' to change after mum's death

System that 'failed Molly' to change after mum's death

System that 'failed Molly' to change after mum's death

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.

Pedophile teacher wants conviction overturned

Pedophile teacher wants conviction overturned

Pedophile teacher wants conviction overturned

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.

Victim's family 'justifiably angry' over bailed accused

Victim's family 'justifiably angry' over bailed accused

Victim's family 'justifiably angry' over bailed accused

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.

Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case

Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case

Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case

Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case

Network Ten has sought costs from Bruce Lehrmann, saying the ex-Liberal staffer gambled with his defamation case to conceal his rape of Brittany Higgins.

Beale rape accuser had 'obvious' motive to lie: lawyer

Beale rape accuser had 'obvious' motive to lie: lawyer

Beale rape accuser had 'obvious' motive to lie: lawyer

Beale rape accuser had 'obvious' motive to lie: lawyer

Rugby star Kurtley Beale is pursuing legal costs over a failed rape prosecution, during which his lawyers said his accuser had an obvious motivation to lie.

Couple found guilty of raping teenage girl after party

Couple found guilty of raping teenage girl after party

Couple found guilty of raping teenage girl after party

Couple found guilty of raping teenage girl after party

A jury has found a married couple guilty of having sexually assaulted a teenage girl after they gave her cannabis and alcohol at a house party.

Alleged rape victim's mum 'demanded $50k' from accused

Alleged rape victim's mum 'demanded $50k' from accused

Alleged rape victim's mum 'demanded $50k' from accused

Alleged rape victim's mum 'demanded $50k' from accused

One of a married couple accused of raping a teenage girl has claimed the alleged victim's mother demanded money during a late-night confrontation.

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Police 'mistaken' over alleged rape victim's interview

A police officer who investigated a couple accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl has been questioned over the alleged victim's potential contradictions.

Lehrmann faces crippling legal costs after rape finding

Bruce Lehrmann has been found most likely to have raped Brittany Higgins in a Parliament House office, in a devastating legal ruling against the former staffer.

Couple deny sexually assaulting teenage girl at party

A married couple have been accused of using alcohol and cannabis as part of their assault on a teenage girl while her friend was passed out.

Ten slammed as 'grossly improper' despite Lehrmann win

A judge has been scathing of Network Ten's shortcomings despite finding a report on The Project that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins was true.

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Liar, rapist: Ten 'vindicated' in Lehrmann verdict

Bruce Lehrmann was so hell-bent on having sex with Brittany Higgins in Parliament House that he was indifferent to her consent and raped her, a judge has found.

Pedophile abuses kids on Snapchat after early release

A convicted sex offender preyed on young girls on social media within months of securing an early prison release, a court has been told.

Brittany Higgins defends 'unwavering' account of rape

Lawyers for Brittany Higgins have argued changes to her account of being raped could have been caused by trauma and cannot be used to attack her credibility.

Lehrmann defamation decision possibly within the week

Allegations Bruce Lehrmann leaked confidential text messages to the media and was reimbursed for drugs and sex workers, could help decide his defamation claim.

Lehrmann's 'integrity' challenged in defamation stoush

Allegations levelled in court against Bruce Lehrmann by a former TV producer call into question his honesty and integrity, a lawyer for Network Ten claims.

Pedophile priest to face more historical sex charges

Detectives have charged pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale with more than 60 counts of historical sexual assaults against children under 16.

Cocaine and sex worker allegations levelled at Lehrmann

A former Seven producer alleges he witnessed Bruce Lehrmann buying cocaine and attempting to order sex workers while he was courted for an interview.

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