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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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 16, 2023: Bhuwani Prasad Khadka leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court. He is the first SA person ever charged with new Federal offence of running a social media group for paedophiles, faces a maximum 20-year sentence. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

‘The worst and most depraved’ offending gets minimum sentence

His arrest made legal history – so why will this vile, first-of-his-kind pedophile serve only the minimum prison time allowed under law?

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Barrister Madeleine Betro (inset) and the Supreme Court in Adelaide.

Rising star ‘practised law without licence for seven months’

Dozens of custody, property and family law cases are in jeopardy after a court heard a repeatedly-praised barrister has been conducting trials, for months, without a licence.

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13/02/18 Vili Milisits at his factory in Mile End who is celebrating 50 years in business. photo Calum Robertson

Stunning new details revealed in legal war over pie king’s death

The legal war over the death of SA’s beloved pieman has taken a bizarre turn, with a top Sydney hospital handing over uncensored, confidential records.

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Supplied image of Kevin HarringtonTroy Gray in blue shirt and Kevin in white shirt

TV star, ex-AFL player leaves DV victims ‘without a haven’

An ex-AFL player and television star has left DV survivors at risk, an advocate says, by failing to hand over money from his charity TV show as ordered by an SA court.

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ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Advertiser Photos May 16, 2025 - Glenunga International High School Parent Subir Pal outside the school. Picture: Emma Brasier

Parents react after horror school threats laid bare

Parents at one of Adelaide’s largest schools told of their fears after it was revealed a series of emails allegedly threatened to boil students in oil.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Saints run out onto Norwood Oval during the Gather Round AFL match between St Kilda and the GWS Giants at Norwood Oval, on April 13, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Maya Thompson/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Horror Gather Round, school threat claims as SAPOL swoops

A “master hacker” allegedly threatened to boil Adelaide high school students in oil, contaminate food items and targeted the Gather Round, a court has heard.

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‘Home invasion, arson’ – but why was this top restaurateur targeted?

After months of mystery, a court has finally heard allegations as to why a top SA food industry identity was subjected to a campaign of violent acts.

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Anthony Thomas with Kate Middleton pic inset

Fake like Kate: Accused abuser’s Royal claim on ‘horse attack’ video

What do Princess Kate and an SA animal cruelty case have in common? Plenty, according to the equestrian under the spotlight.

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Alleged serial child sex offender Jacob Christopher Molyneaux. Picture: Facebook

Happy little Vegemite: Pervert cleared of BDSM rape charge

An online pervert who goes by the name ‘Vegemite Guy’ is all smiles after a court’s verdict on allegations he raped a teenage ‘submissive’ in the back of his car.

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Alleged pedophile John Mountford, leaves the District Court in Adelaide South Australia. Mountford, who was sacked from St Peters College in 1992, faces charges of indecent assault against a teenage student of St Peters College in 1991 and 1992.

‘Sins’ of the past: New abuse claim levelled at top school

SA’s most expensive school is being investigated by lawyers for a former student, who alleges he was abused by a notorious priest who spent years hiding overseas.

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