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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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Law and Order

Peter Rex Dansie leaves the Supreme Court in Adelaide, Monday, October 14, 2019. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING

Murder case resumes — with good news for taxpayers

The first trial of a man charged with drowning his disabled wife in a city pond ended in a historic mistrial. It’s starting back up again — with taxpayers winning a break.

True Crime

William Russell with supporters leaves the Adelaide district court in Adelaide, Monday, October 14, 2019. Russell a former Young South Australian of the Year finalist and teen online safety advocate on child sex charges. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING

Court hears of disgraced teen advocate’s lies

He claimed he warned kids about online predators. Instead, this self-styled teen advocate used the very apps he supposedly hated to groom boys — while lying about help he was providing.

Pride of Australia

30/06/19 - Masked brothers "A" and "B" ahead of the final appeal hearing for sex predator Vivian Deboo. Surrounded by paper cut outs symbolising other victims who need help..Picture: Tom Huntley

Masked heroes’ new step in journey for justice

They’re not comic book heroes, they’re real people who donned masks to get justice for themselves and others – now these brave Adelaide brothers are being recognised for a national award.

Law and Order

Chinese national Hon Leung Chu is seen outside the Adelaide Magistrates Court in Adelaide, Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Hon Leung Chu is accused of pocketing up to $20,000 a day from a large-scale prostitution ring in Adelaide. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING

No jail for Australia-wide brothel kingpin

He ran an Australia-wide brothel so successful it had its own call centre, laundering its profits through a cleaning business boasting “Hollywood clients” — but this pimp has been spared a jail cell.

Law and Order

Mark Norman Hueppauff outside the Adelaide Magistrates Court, where he is charged with causing the deaths of a couple by dangerous driving. Picture: Sean Fewster.

Trial over former deputy mayor’s road crash death

A driver has denied he killed Renmark’s former deputy mayor and her husband by being dangerous behind the wheel, and a court has ordered he stand trial over the allegations.

Crime in Focus

Senior Constable's Les Chapman and Matt Sidoli escort Jonathon Bakewell from a plane at the Darwin Airport after he was caught by police in Alice Springs and arrested over the murder of Anne-Marie Culleton. Published: 28/2/1988. Page 1.

Keep this lying, murdering rapist locked up

This killer says he is dying of cancer and should be freed. But his victim’s sister has witnesses who saw him performing heavy labour – and bragging about evading drug testing.

Law and Order

Jenny Hallam is seen outside the District court in Adelaide, Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Jenny Hallam is to face sentencing submissions over the supply of medicinal cannabis to cancer patients. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

Spare me so I can help others, says cannabis champion

She “shared the joy” of pain-relieving cannabis before it was legal to do so – now this Adelaide pot producer has asked to be spared jail because her offending involved no harm and no victims.

ExclusiveLaw and Order

19.8.2014. The scene of a fatal accident at the base of the South Eastern freeway . Debris at the scene. pic tait schmaal.

Truck owner ‘knew brakes were faulty’ before smash: Court

The truck that caused the horror 2014 South Eastern Freeway smash should not have been on the road, its maintenance crew has told a court — and it says the vehicle’s owners knew it, despite their claims.

Law and Order

Krystal Graham is seen outside the Adelaide Magistrates Court in Adelaide, Thursday, October 3, 2019. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

Woman to stand trial over killer driver’s stabbing death

A woman who allegedly stabbed a convicted killer driver in the chest, soon after his release from prison for his crime, has been ordered to stand trial charged with murder.

Law and Order

Give rail saboteur second chance, begs ex-judge

He wants to avoid jail for putting innocent lives at risk by pushing a car in front of an oncoming train — and an Adelaide man’s bid for clemency has the emotional backing of a former judge.

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