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Jones’s alleged victim feared being 'crushed in court'

Jones’s alleged victim feared being 'crushed in court'

The first of six complainants in veteran broadcaster Alan Jones' marathon sexual misconduct trial has completed his evidence.

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers

Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate say their "extraordinary public visibility" makes them a low flight risk, as they fight for bail.

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light.

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Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones

Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones

A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true".

Athlete's request for Alan Jones after alleged groping

Athlete's request for Alan Jones after alleged groping

A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.

Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt

Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt

A former athlete has detailed multiple alleged indecent assaults at the hands of Alan Jones as well as concerns about owing the talkback titan a sizeable debt.

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How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.

Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything'

Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything'

Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything'

Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything'

A former athlete has described the tension between being grateful to and fearful of Alan Jones as he accused the talkback titan of indecently assaulting him.

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

A British rapper and media personality accused of raping a fan after an Australian show has been acquitted of some charges.

Defendant in Rushdie stabbing trial declines to testify

Defendant in Rushdie stabbing trial declines to testify

Defendant in Rushdie stabbing trial declines to testify

Defendant in Rushdie stabbing trial declines to testify

Salman Rushdie, the prize-winning author of novels such as the controversial The Satanic Verses, testified about the 2022 attack that left him blind in one eye.

Dishonesty claim in second act of Rebel's libel saga

Dishonesty claim in second act of Rebel's libel saga

Dishonesty claim in second act of Rebel's libel saga

Dishonesty claim in second act of Rebel's libel saga

Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson is being dragged back to court over four Instagram posts, as an actor appeals the dismissal of her defamation lawsuit.

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

A judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

A drug user said sorry and fled after fatally stabbing a meth dealer during a midnight robbery in a rural home.

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Bishop visited his abuse accuser in jail, jury told

A senior Catholic cleric accused of giving a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex repeatedly visited his alleged victim in prison.

Former accused killer fails to get last charge tossed

There have been gasps in court as a man previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell learnt he will still face trial on a lesser charge.

Bishop allegedly told teen: 'No one is going to know'

A senior Catholic cleric gave a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex, a court has been told.

Razor scooter homicide wasn't murder, jury finds

A man has been found not guilty of murdering an axe-brandishing attacker with a metal scooter after a weeks-long trial.

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Man found guilty of killing toddler while partner slept

Within months of dating a young mum, a man described her toddler as "out of control" and needing to be sorted out. Jurors have now found him guilty of murder.

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

The son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.

Designer accused of $4m blackmail in love triangle spat

A fashion maven has been accused of blackmailing her business partner and cousin for almost $4 million over a supposedly clandestine love triangle affair.

Rinehart legal saga reignites, Hancock lodges appeal

The epic legal battle between the company owned by billionaire Gina Rinehart and the heirs of iron ore pioneer Peter Wright is set for another chapter.

Indigenous group claims landmark win over mining giant

An Aboriginal community has been awarded $150 million in compensation from one of the nation's richest mining companies, although it's far less than it wanted.

Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

Jessica Mann has completed her cross-examination as the defence introduced several emails between her and former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Weinstein lawyers question his accuser at rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers lawyers say everything that happened between the movie mogul and Jessica Mann was consensual and part of a caring relationship.

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