Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed
The execution by of a former US army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 at a military base in Texas will not be livestreamed, President Donald Trump says.
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Palmer’s lawyer ‘flees’ after $34 million fraud claim
Mining magnate Clive Palmer's former solicitor faces an arrest warrant after being accused of defrauding his billionaire client to buy real estate and gold.
US executions go on, after botched lethal injection
A man has been executed by lethal injection in Texas, amid questions following the survival of death row inmate Christa Pike, who's now regained consciousness.
Tennessee woman in medical care after failed execution
Christa Pike is still alive and in hospital, a day after she survived Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder of a 19-year-old classmate.
US state halts executions after woman survives attempt
Tennessee officials have been unable to put a woman to death after administering two doses of a lethal drug, prompting a pause on executions for the year.
‘Tragedy’: toddler unsupervised before daycare death
Years after toddler Ebony Thompson became trapped on a fence and fatally choked, a childcare centre and an employee have entered guilty pleas.
‘Frightening’ synagogue ram attack not a hate crime
Prosecutors have removed a hate crime allegation before a remorseful man admitted to ramming the front gate of a major synagogue.
Fresh ‘adult time’ pledge in youth crime crackdown
Adult time for adult crime has been pledged by the NSW opposition in a move that mimics a slogan taken to electoral victory by its Queensland counterparts.
Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing
A triple murderer sentenced to at least 40 years in jail has launched an appeal over his conviction and what is believed to a record sentence.
Molly’s legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years
A lifelong friend of Molly Ticehurst says the perfect mother and educator has saved countless lives as her killer is locked up for decades.
How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years
Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.
Social App taken to court over terror related content
A popular messaging platform has been accused of failing to remove violent extremist content from its platform, sparking legal action by the online watchdog.
Well-connected rapist’s identity to remain a secret
A prominent Melbourne identity has been found guilty of raping a younger woman but a gag order over his identity will remain in place to protect his safety.
As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?
As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.
Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt
In chilling new footage, convicted murderer Bradley Murdoch denies Peter Falconio's family the closure of knowing the whereabouts of his body.
Court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
‘Finally home’: jailed croc wrangler misses son’s birth
Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.
Government under fire for ‘cherry-picking’ crime stats
Statistics show "adult crime, adult time" laws are turning the tide on youth offending, a state government says, as it's accused of cherry-picking data.
Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests
Iran has arrested several prominent reformist figures about a month after mass protests swept the country.
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Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint
A study of deaths in custody has highlighted a disturbing disparity involving the use of a potentially lethal restraint on Indigenous Australians.
Laws for nation’s toughest DV murder penalty introduced
A crime-troubled territory is introducing Australia's strongest sentencing laws for domestic violence murders, with a mandatory non-parole period of 25 years.
Reality TV star facing reality of life behind bars
Trying to avoid charges of unsafe helicopter operating has led to jail for reality TV star Matt Wright on charges of trying to pervert the course of justice.
Reality TV star jailed over fatal chopper crash probe
Matt Wright tried to take advantage of a badly injured and vulnerable pilot, a court has been told, as the Outback Wrangler star was sentenced to a jail term.
Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown
Queensland's Liberal National government has toasted its controversial youth crime laws after police data revealed victim numbers fell in 2025.
Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower’s ordeal
Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.
‘Disgraceful’: cops who beat up naked woman jailed
Two former police officers who assaulted and pepper sprayed a naked woman while doing a welfare check have been jailed for three years.
‘Crime talk’ and fear fuel punitive views in the bush
People in rural Australia want tougher penalties for criminals, with "significant" punitive views influenced by fear and a lack of trust in the justice system.
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Tougher bail regime to harden young crims, critics warn
Tough bail laws will entrench criminal offending and lock away more children, say critics as retailers plead for action following a spike in violent crime.
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Aust-first machete ban more ‘political optics’ than fix
A state government has promised to rapidly roll out an Australian-first machete ban but is copping criticism for its past opposition.
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State doomed to ‘repeat’ deaths with harsher bail laws
Laws to tighten the granting of bail for children and repeat serious offenders have been criticised as knee-jerk by some legal and Aboriginal groups.
Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws
Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.