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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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Zainab Abdirahman Khalif (centre) leaves the Supreme Court in Adelaide, Thursday, October 31, 2019. South Australian woman Zainab Abdirahman-Khalif, who was convicted of being a member of a terrorist group, has had her conviction overturned on appeal. (AAP Image/Roy Vandervegt) NO ARCHIVING

Woman cleared of terror conviction breaks silence

The first person ever convicted of terrorism offences in SA has thanked her supporters and community after an outpouring of emotion following her successful appeal.

Law and Order

Court hears stunning new details of De Ieso murder

An alleged outlaw bikie charged over the 2012 Jason De Ieso murder has claimed the case against him is weak – prompting prosecutors to reveal details of the case against him in court.

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Jess Barnes leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday 29 October, 2019 after pleading guilty to assault. (AAP Image/No Byline please)

Vandal chef’s hot date with court on assault charges

He used a photo of himself attacking and spitting at TV reporters as his online dating profile picture. But the only date this Adelaide chef scored was with the courts – to face charges of assault.

Law and Order

Peter Dansie leaves the District Court in Adelaide, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. (AAP Image/ Morgan Sette)

Dansie’s actions ‘only sinister if you presume he’s guilty’

The lawyer for a man accused of drowning his wife in a parklands pond says his client’s apparent lack of grief and online sex-talk with Chinese women do not mean he is a murderer.

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Terowie pix murder victim Martin Meffert

Man jailed for ‘bones in the fireplace’ murder

A man has been sentenced to life for murdering another man and using his Centrelink money — but because he was a teenager at the time, the court is in new territory.

Law and Order

From the Facebook page of alleged road rage stabbing Benjamin George.

‘Take some responsibility’, judge tells road-rage killer

This murderer says he should serve less than 20 years’ jail due to his poor childhood, drug addiction and health issues – but a judge has told him it’s time he took responsibility for his actions.

Law and Order

Accused murderer Peter Dansie walks across to the Veale Gardens pond where his wife died. Picture: Sean Fewster

Alleged wife-killer had online sex trysts, court hears

A secrecy order on the Peter Rex Dansie trial has finally been lifted, meaning details of his alleged sex trysts with Chinese women and explicit internet searches can be revealed.

Law and Order

Sharif Kradolfer is seen outside the Magistrates Court in Adelaide, Tuesday, October 22, 2019. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

Prison guard in court on bribery charges

A prison guard accused of bribery and smuggling charges has faced court over an ICAC arrest – while a Renewal SA worker, also facing corruption allegations, has not.

Law and Order

Alleged stabbing killer’s identity revealed

Three hours after a court-issued an ultimatum, prosecutors and defence counsel have conceded the lifting of a suppression order of the identity of an alleged killer.

Law and Order

Court secrecy: Is SA still the suppression state?

For years SA was known as the suppression state due to our judges’ eagerness to impose secrecy orders. We’ve crunched 12 years of data to find out whether things have improved.

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