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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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Boyfriend guilty, but mum to challenge twins abuse charges

A man has admitted perpetrating horrid crimes upon his then-girlfriend’s foster children – but she says she will fight some of the allegations at trial.

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AFP arrest a Colombian man in SA over human trafficking chargesAFP investigators executed a search warrant at the man’s Kilburn home yesterday (14 November,2024) where they arrested him and seized electronic devices and documentation. Picture: AFP

Slavery in our suburbs, cops claim, as AFP swoops in Adelaide’s west

A Kilburn man has faced court in Adelaide amid claims of horrific crimes against a youth group from overseas.

Police & Courts

What he said: Speirs’ full speech to media outside court

The former Liberal leader appeared outside an Adelaide court and delivered a three-minute address to the media. Read his full speech and watch the video.

Police & Courts

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 15, 2024: Former South Australian Liberal leader David James Speirs appeared in Christies Beach Magistrates Court on a drug supply charge. The charge follows video footage of Mr Speirs appearing to snort a white powder substance in his kitchen in June. Mr Speirs has claimed the video is a Ãdeep fakeÃ and has indicated he will fight the charges against him. Speirs arriving at court Picture: NewsWire / Dean Martin

‘I missed you’: Speirs in odd court press conference after drug appearance

Former Liberal leader David Speirs has been given the right to make an overseas trip in his first court appearance on a drug supply charge – and then got political.

Police & Courts

SA convicted paedophile Ronald William Hopkins outside court where pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse. rapist

Private school ‘knew teacher was a predator and did nothing’

Yet another sex abuse claim has been levelled against one of the state’s top Catholic schools – this time involving a convicted serial child predator.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Bombshell in Speirs ‘drug supply’ case just 24 hours out from court

The case against former Opposition leader David Speirs, arising from alleged drug supply, has changed ahead of his first appearance in court on Friday.

Police & Courts

Warren Tredrea has lost his challenge to his Nine Network firing.

Tredrea reality check: Court rules on Covid firing

Warren Tredrea’s latest legal bid has fallen at the first hurdle, with a judge saying hindsight after losing is no reason to overturn a trial.

Police & Courts

Alleged crime figures’ legal win to bring Operation Ironside tumbling down

Alleged Ironside crime figures had a legal win after special leave was granted to challenge that the messages used in the country’s largest police sting were illegally intercepted.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Ex-Lord Mayor ‘shouldn’t be here at all’, lawyer tells court

Michael Harbison’s family have confidentially settled their dispute over their $3 million fortune – while brother William physically clashed with media outside court.

Police & Courts

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 5, 2024: Alleged parent poisoner Raelene Polymiadis arrives at the Adelaide Magistrates Court. Picture: NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

Alleged killer’s lawyer: ‘I don’t want her in the witness box’

An alleged parent-poisoner should not be questioned about Buddhist temple “mystery trips” until after her murder trial, a court has heard.

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