Courts
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Crime
Floreat parents found guilty of starving daughter
The parents will spend their first night behind bars after a four-week trial where damning evidence was presented to the court about how the girl was allowed to become dangerously thin.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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Media tycoon tells court he did not use Trump officials to influence policy on Hong Kong
Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai has taken the stand for the first time since his arrest on national security charges.
- by Lisa Visentin
‘False and inaccurate’: Ricky Olarenshaw defends spa scandal claims
Ricky Olarenshaw says it’s a “delicate and complicated” situation after being accused of being the “mastermind” behind the operations of Flame Spa Bali, which was shut down in September following a police raid.
- by Roy Ward
‘Justice is not vindictive’: Crash driver who killed niece and unborn baby walks free
A judge found no court could punish Chrystle Kemp more than she had punished herself, and gave her a community corrections order.
- by Erin Pearson
Man who attacked hero officer whisked out back prison gate after appeal abandoned
The drug addict who bashed Samantha Barlow has been quietly released from jail to avoid the awaiting media, after the NSW government was advised it could not win a challenge to his release.
- by Perry Duffin and Jessica McSweeney
Gisele Pelicot condemns France’s ‘macho society’ in final remarks at mass rape trial
In her closing statements of a trial that has appalled France, the 72-year-old condemned the “cowardice” of those accused of attacking her.
- by Henry Samuel
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Crime
Instagram model Grace Piscopo accused of lying to protect ex-boyfriend accused of murder
The 28-year-old teared up on the witness stand as prosecutors accused her of lying about the whereabouts of Andre Rebelo on the morning his mother died.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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Australians abroad
Australian man Gordon Ng sentenced in Hong Kong to more than seven years’ jail
The Australian was convicted in May on national security charges along with 13 other pro-democracy activists.
- by Lisa Visentin and Daniel Ceng
Stuart MacGill helped set up $330,000 cocaine deal in restaurant car park, court told
The former cricketer was allegedly unimpressed with his regular dealer’s cocaine quality and introduced him to his brother-in-law. But when an alleged deal went wrong, he was kidnapped.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
Analysis
Jones investigation
What happens next for Alan Jones?
Jones, who was granted bail by police, is due to face Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on December 18. It could be the start of a years-long legal battle.
- by Sarah McPhee
Police lay two additional assault charges against Alan Jones
Police have now charged the former broadcaster with 26 offences relating to nine alleged victims after an investigation into indecent assault and sexual touching allegations.
- by Kate McClymont
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