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Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son will challenge his two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail.

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Doctor barred for sexually exploiting vulnerable woman

Doctor barred for sexually exploiting vulnerable woman

Doctor barred for sexually exploiting vulnerable woman

Doctor barred for sexually exploiting vulnerable woman

A doctor who inappropriately massaged a sexual abuse survivor and made sexualised remarks to a patient and two colleagues has had his medical licence revoked.

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Weinstein in court insists he 'never assaulted anyone'

Weinstein in court insists he 'never assaulted anyone'

Harvey Weinstein has again insisted he never assaulted anyone in the latest court appearance by the disgraced and convicted former movie mogul.

French man in court after warrant for NYD sex assault

French man in court after warrant for NYD sex assault

A French national extradited from Sydney to Melbourne over his alleged rape and assault of a woman he met at a club on New Year's Day has faced court.

Lehrmann escalates 'compromised' rape finding fight

Lehrmann escalates 'compromised' rape finding fight

A finding Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House was infected by a judge doing his own research, the nation's highest court has been told.

Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

Paramedics are breaking their silence after a festive season riddled with reports of verbal intimidation, sexual and physical assault by members of the public.

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Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and assault

British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.

Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio

Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio

Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio

Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio

A former Australian Olympic gold medallist has been recalled to court after it emerged she had not produced all relevant communications in a committal hearing.

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

A 19-year-old man is set to stand trial over allegations he participated in the hours-long gang rape of a teenage girl in her own vehicle.

Sick acts of bestiality producer 'Beast Boy' revealed

Sick acts of bestiality producer 'Beast Boy' revealed

Sick acts of bestiality producer 'Beast Boy' revealed

Sick acts of bestiality producer 'Beast Boy' revealed

A producer of bestiality material who filmed himself in sexual acts with pets and farm animals also instructed others how to replicate such depravity.

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.

'Be careful': warning as ex-Marist brother jailed

'Be careful': warning as ex-Marist brother jailed

'Be careful': warning as ex-Marist brother jailed

'Be careful': warning as ex-Marist brother jailed

A former Marist brother who molested a teen pupil in a school office 40 years ago has been told not to mention anything about his crimes if asked in prison.

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‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

A traumatised woman has been unable to go to the dentist or get a haircut for two years after she was sexually assaulted during a massage session.

How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with rape.

Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.

Lehrmann inquiry head can't shake corruption finding

The head of a forensic review into Bruce Lehrmann's criminal prosecution breached public trust by leaking witness statements and other documents to media.

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Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

A judge has found a man guilty of raping a 76-year-old woman during a New Year's break-and-enter, rejecting his claims they only had a scuffle in the dark.

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Three men jailed for gang raping multiple teenagers during a bucks party weekend have had their convictions quashed on appeal.

Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him

A would-be thief accused of an aged care centre rape has testified his alleged victim said "you’re not getting away with this" before he was able to escape.

Child sex survivor's message after abuser found guilty

Child sex abuse victim and advocate Manny Waks has urged other victim-survivors to take their allegations to police after a jury convicted his abuser.

Rapist from high-profile family remanded into custody

A man from a high-profile family has lost his freedom amid emotional courtroom scenes after being convicted of raping a woman inside his own home.

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

After failing to overturn a damaging defamation judgment, Bruce Lehrmann has dodged serious consequences on a car charge in a magistrates court.

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

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