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Lehrmann seeks to halt rape trial over police conduct

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

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

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

'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

'Explicit' sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down

'Explicit' sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down

'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

'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

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

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

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.

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Rapist appeals life sentence for 'incredible cruelty'

Rapist appeals life sentence for 'incredible cruelty'

Rapist appeals life sentence for 'incredible cruelty'

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

Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial

Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial

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

More charges for UK rapper accused of raping woman

More charges for UK rapper accused of raping woman

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.

Territory's prison lockdowns surge amid crime crackdown

Territory's prison lockdowns surge amid crime crackdown

Territory's prison lockdowns surge amid crime crackdown

Territory's prison lockdowns surge amid crime crackdown

A territory's crime crackdown and tough new bail laws have led to a surge in lockdowns in an overcrowded and understaffed prison system.

Child grooming practices hiding in plain sight

Child grooming practices hiding in plain sight

Child grooming practices hiding in plain sight

Child grooming practices hiding in plain sight

A social media campaign aims to educate people about grooming, an insidious precursor to child sexual abuse with survivors often known to the perpetrator.

Origin star stops 'creepy' NRL teammate groping woman

Origin star stops 'creepy' NRL teammate groping woman

Origin star stops 'creepy' NRL teammate groping woman

Origin star stops 'creepy' NRL teammate groping woman

Ex-NRL Brisbane player Teui "TC" Robati has been acquitted of two rape charges but admitted a sexual assault while on a night out with his then-teammates.

Ex-teacher bailed after 'false' student abuse claim bid

Ex-teacher bailed after 'false' student abuse claim bid

Ex-teacher bailed after 'false' student abuse claim bid

Ex-teacher bailed after 'false' student abuse claim bid

An ex-high school teacher accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student has been granted bail despite allegedly asking the teen to lie about what happened.

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Student's testimony enough to back Dawson sex verdict

Evidence by one of Chris Dawson's former students was enough to prove he sexually abused her around the time he killed his wife, a court has found.

Man accused of sexually abusing children over decades

A man is facing accusations he sexually abused dozens of children across more than three decades while housing and providing schooling for alleged victims.

Alleged sex assault victim respects MP 'immensely'

A political staffer has told a jury he has immense respect for the former cabinet minister who allegedly sexually assaulted him after an event at parliament.

Experts flag increasing sexual violence in conflicts

For the first time, Australia is hosting an international conference on conflict-related sexual violence, drawing attention to the issue in the Indo-Pacific.

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Diddy's ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call

Sean “Diddy” Combs' ex-personal assistant was so terrified when she saw the music mogul calling her in late 2023 that she threw her phone across the room.

Actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape charges

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.

Cop in bid to overturn sexual abuse convictions

A detective is attempting to overturn convictions that he sexually touched a 19-year-old without her consent, including in a police station interview room.

Rapist energy healer who fled Australia jailed

A spiritual healer who fled Australia after being charged with rape and sexual assault has been jailed for his "predatory and opportunistic" offending.

'Sugar daddy' plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls

A plastic surgeon will spend at least four years behind bars for sexually abusing girls he met through sugar daddy websites and social media.

Second woman tells jury Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former personal assistant has testified that the US hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her.

MP’s lawyers attack alleged sex abuse victim’s report

A political staffer has been accused of fabricating his account of the day after he was allegedly sexually assaulted by a state MP.

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