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Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling, SC.

Top prosecutor’s office reviews hundreds of NSW sexual assault cases

DPP Sally Dowling, SC, has hit back at criticism from District Court judges but says her office will consider new processes for reviewing charges.

  • Michaela Whitbourn

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Folbigg said it was a “travesty” the process for receiving an ex gratia payment had been so complex.

Once branded a killer, Kathleen Folbigg says what happened next rubbed salt in her wounds

After spending more than a third of her life behind bars, Kathleen Folbigg says she still faces an agonising fight.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
Robert Newlinds was appointed as a NSW District Court judge last year.

Judge vilified sexual assault complainant, bullied prosecutor, watchdog finds

The NSW Judicial Commission said District Court Judge Robert Newlinds should not hear criminal cases for the “foreseeable future” after his conduct in a sexual assault trial.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
WA Supreme Court judges rock out for charity.

The unhappiest place in the NSW public service

The latest temperature check of Australia’s largest workforce reveals all is unwell with the state’s crime-crushers.

  • Angus Dalton
Toby Moran, previously known as Tobias Suckfuell, and Simone Strobel.

Prosecutors to pay Tobias Moran $190,000 after backpacker murder charge dropped

The costs order was made after charges of murder and attempting to pervert the course of justice over the death of his girlfriend Simone Strobel were withdrawn.

  • Sarah McPhee
Baylen Pendergast.

Grieving family begs for answers after new evidence emerges

The family of a little boy who died suspiciously are demanding action after the coroner found the child’s injuries were not accidental.

  • Laura Banks
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Baylen Pendergast, 21-months-old, died after sustaining “non-accidental” head injuries in 2013. His father, Luke and grandmother, Ruth Pendergast are fighting for answers. Luke is not accused of any wrongdoing and Baylen was not in his care at the time of the injuries.

Hospital failed to report Baylen’s injuries. Eight days later he was dead

A coroner has blasted Tamworth Hospital for not reporting the suspicious injuries suffered by 21-month-old Baylen Pendergast in November 2013.

  • Laura Banks
The foster mother of William Tyrrell (who cannot be identified) outside court.

Police allege William Tyrrell’s foster mum covered up death, seek charges

Detectives searching for the missing three-year-old, who would now be 12, have recommended prosecutors charge his foster mother over allegedly covering up his death.

  • Tiffiny Genders and Perry Duffin
Kyle Daniels leaves Downing Centre District Court after the jury in his second trial was discharged.

Prosecutors to consider third trial for Kyle Daniels’ sexual abuse charges

The Director of Public Prosecutions will decide whether the Mosman swimming instructor will face court again after a jury acquitted him of 10 out of 21 charges.

  • Sarah McPhee
Dwayne Johnstone was allegedly shot as he attempted to escape Lismore Hospital in 2019.

Top prosecutor wants prison officer charged with murder after fatal shooting

A Corrective Services NSW officer could be charged with murdering Aboriginal man Dwayne Johnstone. The DPP’s plan has triggered a 24-hour strike.

  • Sally Rawsthorne

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