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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 14, 2024: Roy Alexander Skinner , 80yo man charged with death by dangerous driving at Victor Harbor, leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Courtrt. Picture: NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

Pensioner charged over fatal crash postpones plea

An 80-year-old due to answer allegations he killed another person in a crash has given a unique reason for needing to postpone his case.

Police & Courts

Andrew Donald Steele accused of sending thousands of dollars overseas for children to be abused while he watched online . Picture: Facebook

Abuser’s monstrous plan for resort holiday revealed

This man took on an overseas trip to a resort in the Philippines to meet with a local family – but a judge says it had one horrific purpose.

Police & Courts

Tobias Russell Lightning appears in Adelaide Magistrates Court

Alleged train spitter’s lightning-quick exit from court

A man charged with swiftly leaving a train on which he’d allegedly assaulted fellow passengers has left court just as abruptly.

Police & Courts

‘We love you so much’: Friends rally for Hindley St attack victim

A man charged with the serious assault of another on Hindley St in the early hours of Sunday morning has been identified, as the struck 20-year-old remains on life support.

Police & Courts

Jodie Jewell was allegedly murdered in Modbury North on November 21. Picture: Supplied

Court’s swift move to safeguard Jodie’s estate from killer

Jodie Jewell’s family has been spared the fate of other domestic violence murder cases, with a judge acting to save her estate from her killer’s own will.

Police & Courts

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - JUNE 04, 2024: COURT - DHIRREN RANDHAWA is seen leaving Adelaide Magistrates court with mum Armeeta Star.Picture: NewsWire / Roy VanDerVegt

Date set for highly emotional Charlie Stevens’ milestone

A judge has set a date for the man responsible for Charlie Stevens’ death to face sentencing submissions – and the hearing will be anything but brief.

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David Lawrence, who was murdered by poisoner and black widow Wendie-Sue Dent. Picture: Supplied by the Lawrence family

Lawrence’s family finally speaks on black widow horror

A family who can’t even bury their sibling because of his murderer’s schemes have broken their long silence.

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1/1/14 District Court. Adelaide Court Exteriors. (Roger Wyman)

Shock as foster parents now facing nearly 80 child sex charges

The case against a former couple who allegedly abused her foster kids – and trawled shops for kids – has grown after their latest court appearance.

Police & Courts

Artem Vasilyev is charged with terror offences and manufacturing more than a dozen firearms at his Findon home. Picture: University of Adelaide.

Racism concerns ‘ignored’ in case of man who 3D-printed his own arsenal

A psychological report into a Defence Department worker who was acquitted of terrorism didn’t take into account his known extremist views, a judge says.

Police & Courts

Dylan Iliopoulos had his home detention bail conditions removed. Photo: Facebook

Judge blasts ‘thug’ as he doubles down on blackmail

A convicted blackmailer won’t accept his guilt and maintains his victim owed him money, a court has heard.

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