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Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

A parent is suing the childcare giant where several children were allegedly abused as the company promises changes starting with security cameras.

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

A former Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers fast bowler is facing charges of sexually abusing and grooming a child.

Psychologist tries to back-track child abuse admissions

Psychologist tries to back-track child abuse admissions

Psychologist tries to back-track child abuse admissions

Psychologist tries to back-track child abuse admissions

An ex-psychologist who'd pleaded guilty to sexually abusing eight young patients claims he was coerced into doing so on the advice he would get less jail time.

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Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Jurors will deliberate for a third day in the trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after reaching a partial verdict in his sex-trafficking trial.

Predatory teacher’s vile attempt to blame schoolkids

Predatory teacher’s vile attempt to blame schoolkids

A perverse primary school teacher who sexually abused eight students - including a four year old - claimed the abuse was a figment of their dreams.

Patient denies 'making up' alleged rape by psychologist

Patient denies 'making up' alleged rape by psychologist

A former patient has been accused of lying to police and the court about an alleged sexual assault as a teen during a session with his psychologist.

Ex-detective's major loss after sexually touching teen

Ex-detective's major loss after sexually touching teen

A former sex crimes detective who sexually touched a teenager he met when she reported a crime will remain behind bars after a failed appeal of his convictions.

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Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces at least 15 years behind bars if convicted at his sex trafficking trial.

MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

A man has been grilled on whether he fell, passed out, or was pulling a prank in the moments before he was allegedly indecently assaulted by a state MP.

Psychologist's alleged victim denies 'nudity' remark

Psychologist's alleged victim denies 'nudity' remark

Psychologist's alleged victim denies 'nudity' remark

Psychologist's alleged victim denies 'nudity' remark

A man allegedly raped in a therapy session as a teen has denied lying that his psychologist watched explicit videos and suggested visiting a nude beach.

MP likened to ‘vampire’ after alleged sex assault

MP likened to ‘vampire’ after alleged sex assault

MP likened to ‘vampire’ after alleged sex assault

MP likened to ‘vampire’ after alleged sex assault

A state MP’s appointment as minister for families was akin to a vampire running a blood bank, his alleged sexual abuse victim has told a jury.

'Intense pain' during psychologist's alleged teen rape

'Intense pain' during psychologist's alleged teen rape

'Intense pain' during psychologist's alleged teen rape

'Intense pain' during psychologist's alleged teen rape

A teenage boy felt pain and terror during an alleged consultation room sexual assault by his psychologist as his mother waited outside, jurors have heard.

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Four decades after the "horrific" deaths of two teenage girls in the outback, new legislation aims to ensure sex offenders cannot escape punishment.

Lehrmann fight to halt rape trial set for court hearing

Lehrmann fight to halt rape trial set for court hearing

Lehrmann fight to halt rape trial set for court hearing

Lehrmann fight to halt rape trial set for court hearing

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann has applied to halt the former Liberal staffer's trial on rape charges and claimed police have illegally recorded conversations.

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MP accused of plying teen with drinks before sex abuse

A state MP encouraged an emotional and intoxicated teenage boy to keep drinking before indecently assaulting him, a jury has been told.

Lehrmann seeks to halt rape trial over police conduct

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to declare police "illegally" recorded his previous lawyers' phone calls ahead of his rape trial.

'Unacceptable risk': no bail for teen gang rape accused

Two young men accused of joining a prolonged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl have been denied bail after they were found to be a danger to the community.

'Explicit' sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down

The prosecution is set to rest in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs after 29 days of testimony.

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'Spectacular fall from grace': elder jailed for abuse

A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as he was jailed for child sex abuse.

Diddy's ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties

The jury at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial has heard his assistant's job included setting up sex parties and scoring drugs.

More delay in Molly Ticehurst's accused murderer's case

The man accused of the domestic violence murder of Molly Ticehurst was due to face court, but the case has been delayed for another two months.

Teen's bravery hailed after alleged gang rape ordeal

A 14-year-old boy is among a group of teens accused of gang-raping a girl in an "unimaginable" alleged crime.

Rapist appeals life sentence for 'incredible cruelty'

Appeal judges have raised doubts about whether a man who abused and disfigured a woman should receive a lesser sentence for his decision to call an ambulance.

Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial

Hopes of Sean “Diddy” Combs testifying at his sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer estimated a defence presentation lasting up to five days.

More charges for UK rapper accused of raping woman

UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is facing more charges after allegedly raping a woman in a hotel room.

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