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Sean FewsterChief court reporter

Sean Fewster has covered crime and justice issues in South Australia for more than 20 years as The Advertiser’s chief court reporter, focusing on advocacy for victims and the public’s right to know. He is the author of the bestselling book ‘City of Evil’, which was adapted into a top-rating TV show, and the co-creator and co-host of the award-winning ‘Just Lawful’ true crime podcast.

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***WARNING*** DO NOT IDENTIFY - NAME AND IMAGE UNDER A COURT ORDERED SUPPRESSION - DO NOT PUBLISH IMAGE*** ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 18, 2023: Sumit Rastogi, leaves Adelaide Magistrates Court, today. The Glenelg masseuse is charged with multiple sexual assault charges. Picture NCA NewsWire / Emma Brasier

Pervert masseur was ‘wild animal pouncing on prey’

He committed more than 90 sexual crimes against 61 vulnerable women – now they have bravely confronted the “monster” who betrayed their trust.

Police & Courts

SA Director of Public Prosecutions lawyer Stephen Pallaras QC at the Adelaide Magistrates Court where has taken over the Carly Ryan murder case.

Ex-DPP calls for transparency in Digance blackmail case

SA’s former top prosecutor – who earned, and left, the job amid controversy – says the public deserves answers about the “unprecedented” Annabel Digance case.

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Soldier, SA Police officer spared jail over child exploitation material

A decorated veteran who faced a 12-year sentence for his “abhorrent” downloads has fled court in disguise – and without a prison term – after yet another prosecution plea bargain.

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Peter Malinauskas speaking at the Presser on the Ardrossan coastline in the Yorke Peninsula. Pictured on 28th July 2025. Picture Ben Clark

New bombshell: Digance blackmail court transcripts don’t match

The Premier has told a court he was “not a party” to negotiations with a former MP who was secretly found guilty of blackmailing him – as it’s revealed court transcripts don’t match up.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Verdict after Kangaroo Island crash that left family shattered

A SeaLink driver has been acquitted following a long trial over a crash in which a “magnetic” husband and father of two was killed.

Opinion

Former Labor MP Annabel Digance wants to run as an independent in the Legislative Council. Picture: Supplied

Bizarre Digance case like nothing else – aside from one 22 years ago

Revelations in the Digance v Malinauskas case are without precedent, but they remind me of another highly controversial case, writes Sean Fewster.

Police & Courts

21.4.23 - Annabel and Greg Digance outside of District Court. They were accused of blackmailing Peter Malinausks for political advantage in 2020 and have had the charges dismissed. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Shock Digance verdict leaves top lawyers baffled, stunned

Lawyers with hundreds of years’ experience say they’ve never heard of a case ending like that of ex-Labor MP Annabel Digance – and don’t understand how this happened.

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Bombshell guilty revelation in $2.3m Mali blackmail case

Former politician Annabel Digance and her husband are suing the Premier but unsealed court documents show they were actually found guilty of blackmailing him, a court can now reveal.

Police & Courts

School children riding bike through tunnel.Photo: Cade Mooney / Sunshine Coast Daily

Predatory childcare boss jailed after disturbing messages exposed

A former OSHC boss who sent more than 500 sexual messages, including photos, to a boy in her care has been jailed after finally apologising to her victim.

Police & Courts

‘Abuse teacher’ should pay, state says in rare court move

A student alleges this teacher sexually abused her – and the government says she must also defend a compensation claim.

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