Bombshell for cop who tasered 95yo
The family of a 95-year-old woman sobbed as a police officer was found guilty of killing her after he said ‘bugger it’ and shot her with his service Taser.
Courts & Law
Bombshell twist in Hanson racism fight
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has filed new claims after a Federal Court found she racially vilified a fellow senator by telling her to ‘p*ss off back to Pakistan’.
New details after camper killer jailed
Details of why jailed pilot Greg Lynn is hoping to overturn his murder conviction for the death of missing camper Carol Clay have been revealed in court documents.
Driver’s deadly act on way to casino
A driver has learnt his fate for fatally crashing into two people after dangerously speeding and weaving through traffic on his way to a casino.
Superyacht sailor’s deadly drug scheme
A superyacht tour operator has learned his fate for smuggling people into the country for a ‘nefarious’ cocaine importation scheme that turned deadly.
‘Hot chip’ killer cops epic slapdown
‘Hot chip’ coward punch killer Ricky Lefoe has copped a sharp slapdown in his appeal against a conviction for the death of a Brazilian man in a kebab shop brawl.
‘Deserved better’: MP’s fury at man’s release
A federal politician has expressed outrage after the man accused of helping hide Isla Bell’s body was released into the community.
Major pay boost for cops in one state
NSW Police will get an historic pay rise after the Minns government seeks to address a critical issue in the force.
Man’s plea after wife’s acid bath murder
A man who murdered his pregnant wife and left her to rot in a tub of acid has asked for her family’s forgiveness after her mother broke down in tears in court.
Man accused of hiding teen’s body
The man accused of assisting an alleged killer hide the body of a young woman will walk free after spending six days in custody.
Major update on drug kingpin’s appeal
Jailed drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is one step closer in his bid to overturn his convictions after a judge found a “joint criminal enterprise” took him down.
How three minutes led to 95yo’s Taser death
A court has heard how three minutes became the difference between life and death for a 95-year-old woman who was fatally tasered by a police officer.
Teacher’s alleged vile Snapchat act
Lawyers have revealed the next step for a maths teacher who is facing rape and child grooming offences after allegedly posing as a girl on social media.
Woman stabbed following train attack
Police have laid multiple domestic violence charges after a woman was stabbed on a train in regional NSW.
Third man charged over wild police chase
Police have charged a third man over a wild chase through Sydney’s western suburbs during which an officer was stabbed.
Teen in court for allegedly biting cop
The police say two teens damaged a marked cop car parked at a station and then fled to escape arrest, with one of the teens allegedly biting an officer.
Albo scores huge win for Bali Nine prisoners
The remaining members of the notorious Bali Nine drug smuggling ring could soon return home to Australia following a diplomatic breakthrough.
Cleaner helped hide teen’s body: court told
The cleaner accused of helping to hide Isla Bell’s body was allegedly found with “unexplained wealth” and other people’s identity documents, a court has been told.
Twist for top cop after drunken crash
A high-ranking detective who allegedly had 20 drinks before crashing a police car has been acquitted of driving with a high-range PCA, but found guilty of a lesser charge.
Pop star’s big legal win over Aussie
International pop star Katy Perry has had a big win in her long-running legal battle with an Australian designer.
Child predator’s vile ‘50 Shades’ brag: court
A child predator who raped and abused vulnerable young girls made a disturbing brag to police when he was caught with a compromising video. WARNING: CONFRONTING DETAILS
Wife breaks silence on honeymoon crash
The wife of an Italian man who killed three people in a tragic crash during their honeymoon has broken her silence.
Man charged over deadly rampage named
A man accused of going on a deadly rampage in Perth’s east that killed a father-of-two who had just won custody of his children has been identified.
AFL star’s ‘breathing’ calls to ex: court
A former AFL gun sacked after off-field antics made 32 calls to his ex, with the woman hearing only “heavy breathing” down the line, a court has been told.
Biscuit killer’s big court win
A wife who killed her husband with drugged biscuits after a decade of “insidious” abuse has secured a huge court win.
Wild moment cops confront knife-armed teen
Bodycam footage has captured the moment a teen was confronted by cops while holding a knife at a busy CBD bus stop.
‘Predatory’: Huge claim after cruise death
Cruise line giant P&O has been accused of predatory behaviour in an expectant class action following the death of a man who jumped overboard.
Jury retires in trial of cop who tasered 95yo
The jury has retired to consider their verdict in the manslaughter trial of a police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.
Man dead after terrifying road rage incident
A man who was allegedly armed with a knife and driving erratically has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit and killed during a ‘traumatic’ incident.
Mundine’s court win after Covid stoush
NRL star turned champion boxer Anthony Mundine has celebrated the end of a years-long legal battle after being found guilty of flouting Covid restrictions.
Cop was ‘fed up’ before tasering 95yo: court
A police officer was “fed up, impatient, and not prepared to wait any longer” when he fatally tasered a 95-year-old in a nursing home, a court has been told.
Aussie activist jailed in Hong Kong
Australian man Gordon Ng has been jailed by Hong Kong authorities, in a move Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described as “gravely” concerning.
Ex-cop faked drug case evidence
A “wrongly prosecuted” woman’s life was thrown into disarray after the actions of a dodgy detective implicated her in a drug trafficking case. Now he’s behind bars.
Top barrister unleashes on Lehrmann chaos
In an hour-long speech, a prominent barrister delivered a scathing review of the Bruce Lehrmann saga, hitting out at journalists, juries, lawyers, courts and police.
Camper killer drops court bombshell
Convicted missing camper killer Greg Lynn has launched a new court case seeking to overturn the jury’s murder verdict and his sentence.
50-page reason for alleged killer cop delay
A cop accused of killing his ex-boyfriend and his partner will ring in the new year behind bars on remand after fresh delays, a court has been told.
Alan Jones hit with new charges
Police have laid two additional charges against veteran broadcaster Alan Jones, after he was arrested following historical assault allegations.
‘Soured’: Hadley claim about Jones
The high-profile former colleague of Alan Jones has spoken cryptically about his “soured” relationship with the broadcaster as news of his arrest broke.
Court twist in Ch7 stars’ abuse case
A major twist has emerged in the case against two Channel 7 identities, who are both facing a raft of abuse-related offences.
Cop ‘devastated’ after fatally tasering 95yo
A police officer claimed he was “justified” in discharging his service Taser at a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home, but he was “devastated” she died.
Final moments before 95yo tasered revealed
The chain of events that led to a great-grandmother being fatally tasered by a police officer have been laid bare in court.
Update on Garside ex’s assault case
A major update on the ex-girlfriend of boxer Harry Garside has been revealed in court, as she fights allegations she attacked the Olympian in her own home.
Alan Jones’ luxe apartment raided by cops
Police are combing through Alan Jones’ luxury apartment following his arrest over allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching incidents.
Tradie charged after woman killed
A neighbour has been charged with murder after a mother was stabbed to death in front of three children.
Man and woman found dead in apartment
The bodies of a man and woman have been found inside a city apartment.
Hundreds rally to mourn DV victims
Hundreds of people have marched in rallies across the country to mourn lives lost to alleged domestic violence.
Huge update after child thrown into tree
A driver has been charged after a child was thrown into a tree and a woman struck in a horror crash.
Ex-MP’s defo payout over Star Wars slur
A former Qld Labor MP and a woman have been ordered to pay a lobby group boss thousands in damages after a judge found they defamed him in Facebook posts, with one caricature comparing him to Jabba the Hutt.
Cops hunt man after sick alleged Coles act
Police are hunting a man after he allegedly robbed a Coles store during a sacred moment on Remembrance Day.
Big update after suburban siege horror
The police have slapped a young man with a raft of serious charges after he allegedly took another man and a toddler hostage in a dramatic suburban standoff.
Killer hid girlfriend’s body after slaying
The mother of a woman murdered by her boyfriend in a drug-fuelled attack had told a court of the pain of not knowing where she was buried.
Gold gun smuggler’s surprise next move
A woman who attempted to smuggle a gold-plated gun into Australia has revealed her surprising next move.
Update after woman shoved on train tracks
A man who pushed a random stranger off a train platform during peak hours has had his hopes to walk free from custody dashed in court.
Politician fronts court on drug shock
The man who led South Australia’s Liberal Party has fronted court for the first time on a shock drug supply charge, where he was awarded a small win.
‘Needed to’: Cop’s claim after tasering 95yo
A police officer told his sergeant that he wasn’t “meant to tase elderly people” but he “needed to” discharge his Taser at a 95-year-old, a court has been told.
Update after daycare worker’s alleged murder
A man charged with the murder of his ex-partner and mother of one faces a long delay to his court case for this reason.
Class action filed against Coles, Woolies
Legal papers have officially been filed against Coles and Woolworths on behalf of consumers in relation to alleged dodgy sale prices.
Cop’s ‘wave of fear’ before 95yo tasered
A police officer has described her fear when she saw a “wave of darkness” come over the face of a 95-year-old woman who was holding a knife before she was tasered.
Slain wife ‘repositioned’ after shooting: court
The trial of a man accused of the “horrific” murder of his estranged wife has been told her body was repositioned and covered with a pink blanket.
‘1 in 27’: Shock Indigenous prison stats
Australia’s largest state now has a record high number of Indigenous Australians in prison, according to a new report.
Alleged Sam Murphy killer’s new court move
The man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has made a big decision as he returned to court.
Broncos star charged after car crash
Police have charged a Brisbane Broncos star with drug driving after he was allegedly involved in a car crash.
Nurse recalls horror moment 95yo tasered
A nurse has given evidence of the moment she witnessed a police officer deploy his Taser on a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.
‘Not employed’: Twist in pedo priest case
A victim of child sexual abuse was awarded $230,000 in court – but the Catholic Diocese involved has successfully overturned it.
Mum slain in alleged property row: court
A husband accused of murdering his estranged wife allegedly stood to lose a “substantial” amount of money, a court has been told.
‘Wolf Creek’-style rapist’s court win
A man who kidnapped, drugged and raped a backpacker in an attack compared to being from the film Wolf Creek has secured a win following a protracted legal battle to keep him behind bars.
Why alleged murderer could not front court
A man charged with murder after a woman’s body was found in a hotel room will remain in intensive care, a court has been told.
Ex-TV hunk walks after ‘disturbing’ assaults
An Aussie soap star will not return to jail, despite a judge’s reservations, after he appealed a sentence for two “disturbing” assaults.
Moment alleged Ibrahim hit botched
New footage has emerged of an alleged failed attempted hit on Sydney figure John Ibrahim as one of his alleged would-be assassins makes a bid for release.
Tears as footage shows moment 95yo tasered
Family members broke down in tears as they watched the graphic moment a great-grandmother was fatally tasered by a police officer in a nursing home.
Partner’s dad killed in ‘vicious’ attack
A woman left her elderly father-in-law lying alone in his home with fatal injuries for more than five hours after a brutal attack, a jury has found.
‘Down Under Barbie’s’ wild $18k fraud spree
A would-be Instagram influencer’s massive fraud spree – where she used stolen personal information to set up lines of credit – has been revealed in court.
Man jailed for stranding wife overseas
A university lecturer tricked his wife into travelling overseas before abandoning her “like chattel”, a court has been told.
Cop ‘needed’ to Taser 95yo: court
A police officer who fatally discharged a Taser at a great-grandmother allegedly claimed he “needed” to discharge his weapon in the nursing home, a court heard.
Big call on corrupt former minister
A former minister jailed for corruptly awarding a mining licence has learned his fate after a desperate appeal for release.
Reason dog trainer stabbed neighbour
A respected dog trainer who filmed herself admitting to stabbing her neighbour with a knife has told a court why she did it.
Dad of slain woman reacts to killer’s move
The father of a slain Melbourne woman has welcomed a decision by her killer’s lawyers to ditch their request for a gag order.
Strange nickname for alleged killer of 15yo
The unusual nickname for a chef charged with the murder of a teenager has been revealed, with the man allegedly telling the teen he would ‘get (him) good’.
Why teen cleared of mum’s murder
A judgment has revealed the bombshell reason a teenager who took part in a fatal home invasion that resulted in a mum’s death was found not guilty of murder.
Chilling reason alleged mum killer missed texts
The cryptocurrency day trading partner didn’t immediately answer his ex-girlfriend’s angry texts on the day of his mum’s death for a chilling reason, a court has been told.
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