Vic inmate calls for choc mousse in fight for better prison food
A prisoner has launched a Supreme Court battle over claims of dodgy food behind bars and demanded an apology from Loddon Prison over a “lack of variety” in his meals.
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Accused wife killer says daughter didn’t try to restrain him
An accused wife killer claims his daughter – who told a jury she desperately tried to defend her mum from his deadly axe attack at their Sandhurst home – didn’t attempt to restrain him but instead gave him an affectionate “hug”.
Mushroom lunch survivor spotted at court as date set for Erin Patterson’s murder trial
The sole survivor of the deadly lunch was seen leaving the Supreme Court as the first in a series of preliminary hearings over the alleged murders was held, with a date now set for the highly anticipated trial.
How killers are beating the system in Victoria to get a sweet deal
More than 100 accused murderers have cut deals for manslaughter charges in the past decade, shaving years off their sentences and leaving victims’ families “powerless”.
Curveball in Gobbo’s multimillion-dollar compo bid
Publicity over the Allan government’s bill to stop lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo’s multimillion-dollar compensation bid has thrown a curveball to her upcoming trial.
Hawks racism report author to face trial over alleged $780k fraud
Phil Egan has been committed to face a weeks-long County Court trial over allegations he “secretly gained” almost $780k through fake invoices.
Taxpayers to foot $150k bill in failed police fight against star witness
Victoria Police has been forced to pay $150,000 in legal costs for its failed prosecution against a potential star witness in a high-profile murder retrial.
Prominent Melbourne barrister charged with drug trafficking
A Melbourne barrister and former state prosecutor has been charged with drug trafficking and held in custody after a raid on Queens Rd property.
Teen killer who stabbed schoolboy in the back labelled ‘a very good kid’
A 17-year-old who pleaded guilty to murdering student Pasawm Lyhym near Sunshine train station has been described as an “impressive young person” who acted “totally out of character”.
Hawks racism report author recruits accused mushroom murderer’s top silk
Ex-AFL player and Hawthorn racism report author Phil Egan has hired a star defence team as he faces court over accusations he swindled almost $800k through fake invoices.
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