Russell Brand ‘treated raped fan like meat’, court told
The TV and movie star denies seven charges, including three counts of rape.
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Brand ‘laughed after groping radio station worker’
A woman has told Russell Brand's rape trial that the comedian appeared to find it funny after grabbing her and forcefully kissing her.
Prosecution labels Brand a ruthless sexual predator
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is a "ruthless and manipulative" predator who raped and groped women to satisfy his sexual appetite, a UK court has been told.
Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial
The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.
Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial
British comedian Russell Brand is preparing to stand trial in a London court, accused by six women of committing sex crimes spanning a decade.
Tough kids bail laws remain with ‘adult time’ push on
One state will extend tough youth bail laws that make it easier to keep teenage offenders locked up, as hard-on-crime pledges ramp up ahead of election season.
Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission
A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.
Family of slain Gaza aid worker ‘waiting for justice’
The family of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed by an air strike in Gaza has hit out at Israel's decision not to further investigate her death.
‘Motherhood statements’: fear gag order vow falls short
A state government is pledging to stop convicted rapists using suppression orders following the high-profile cases of Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr.
Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits
An appeals court in the US has permitted thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media companies.
Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria
Lawyers for a Gold Coast man facing a possible death penalty in Syria are seeking to ensure his rights are protected as federal authorities provide assistance.
Family take legal action after death in custody
The family of a man who died in custody after being restrained by police is seeking answers and launching legal action over a decision that no charges be laid.
Pizza workers slice up misleading Domino’s wage claim
Low-paid franchisee workers have been handed a landmark legal win after a fast food giant was found to have engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
Minister ‘bias’ in major gas project extension approval
A federal minister has been accused in court of favouring an energy giant over the environment by agreeing to extend the life of a major gas project.
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Harry set to learn ruling in Daily Mail court case
Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities will soon find out the result of their High Court case against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Troubled vet provoked fatal police shooting: coroner
A coroner has called for better information sharing and veteran liaison support after finding a former soldier provoked police to fatally shoot him.
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Labor considers landmark human rights law … again
Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that.
Violence in N.Ireland is racist thuggery: UK minister
Northern Ireland's ethnic community is living in fear after days of anti-immigrant violence, the province's minister says, as he slams the "appalling" riots.
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AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed
The AFP has denied leaking details of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to the media as it backed its prosecution of the former SAS soldier.
Video released of correspondents’ dinner shooting
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has released a new video of the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack.
Musk testifies he didn’t read ‘fine print’ about OpenAI
Elon Musk has sparred with a lawyer for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in a trial over the firm's pivot away from its non-profit status.
NZ court rejects mosque gunman’s appeal on pleas
New Zealand's Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by Brenton Tarrant to withdraw his guilty pleas for the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.
Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced
A boy who killed a grandmother in a car jacking and triggered controversial youth justice laws has lost an appeal over his 16-year sentence.
Australia ‘going backwards’ on human rights of children
A federal cabinet minister for children has been recommended to a Senate inquiry examining Australia's youth justice and incarceration system.
Meta ordered to pay $US375m over child exploitation
A lawsuit accused tech giant Meta of allowing predators unfettered access to underage users and connecting them with victims.
Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, woman awarded $59m
A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago has been awarded $US59.25 million in her lawsuit against the US comedian.
Norwegian prosecutor seeks seven years prison for Hoiby
Norwegian prosecutors have demanded a jail sentence of seven years and seven months for the son of Norway's crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby.
‘Stain on our community’ that kids are imprisoned
A social justice advocate, who spent two years in prison for drug dealing, says vulnerable women need better support, and children should not be jailed.
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Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash
Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.
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ADF sexual violence survivors ‘cut off at the knees’
Military sexual violence survivors have slammed a bid to remove army claims from a class action, calling for all women to have access to justice.