Alleged rape victim just ‘tired’: Defence
A teenager found “stumbling and sleepy” on the street was just tired from having consensual group sex, a defence barrister has told a rape trial.
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Defence raises doubt over poo poisoning
The legal team defending a mother accused of poisoning her son’s cannula with poo has argued there are other ways the boy’s blood could have become contaminated.
Guard turned drug mule will do it hard inside: barrister
A former Long Bay prison officer is seeking protection if he is to be jailed alongside prisoners he used to guard.
Choke victim describes ‘animal rage’ in eye of her attacker
A woman violently choked by a publican until she gasped for air and mouthed “I’m sorry” has told a court she saw the “animal rage” in his eyes.
Woman ‘dizzy’ before alleged rape by pizza shop boss, court told
An 18-year-old who felt “dizzy” after smoking a cannabis bong laced with an unknown substance was unable to give informed consent to the four men accused of raping her, a court heard.
Perverted peeping Tom jailed for five years
In one disturbing case, the man filmed a woman masturbating in her Campsie home, then left her a note taped to the window telling her she was a “beautiful lady”.
‘Horrific’ DV hotel abuser jailed for just a month
A man who choked his partner until she had a seizure and wet herself, before she was helped by fellow central Sydney hotel guests, has been jailed for just a month.
Commando Steve’s ‘stalker’ has a court win
Celebrity trainer Commando Steve is expected to defend claims by his ex-client’s legal team that he contradicted himself on the stand in an AVO case between the pair.
Drug-deal video game led recluse to dark net crime, court hears
A true-crime video game where players deal drugs became an “extension” of a bullied recluse’s real world, a court has heard.
No bail for Bassam Hamzy’s brother Ghassan Amoun
A magistrate has refused bail for ex-Brothers 4 Life Member – and Bassam Hamzy’s brother – Ghassan Amoun, saying she had ‘little comfort’ he would comply with bail conditions already imposed.
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