Lehrmann seeks to halt rape trial over police conduct
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to declare police "illegally" recorded his previous lawyers' phone calls ahead of his rape trial.
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‘Unacceptable risk’: no bail for teen gang rape accused
Two young men accused of joining a prolonged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl have been denied bail after they were found to be a danger to the community.
‘Explicit’ sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down
The prosecution is set to rest in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after 29 days of testimony.
‘Spectacular fall from grace’: elder jailed for abuse
A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as he was jailed for child sex abuse.
Diddy’s ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties
The jury at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial has heard his assistant's job included setting up sex parties and scoring drugs.
Rapist appeals life sentence for ‘incredible cruelty’
Appeal judges have raised doubts about whether a man who abused and disfigured a woman should receive a lesser sentence for his decision to call an ambulance.
Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial
Hopes of Sean "Diddy" Combs testifying at his sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer estimated a defence presentation lasting up to five days.
Teen’s bravery hailed after alleged gang rape ordeal
A 14-year-old boy is among a group of teens accused of gang-raping a girl in an "unimaginable" alleged crime.
Origin star stops ‘creepy’ NRL teammate groping woman
Ex-NRL Brisbane player Teui "TC" Robati has been acquitted of two rape charges but admitted a sexual assault while on a night out with his then-teammates.
More charges for UK rapper accused of raping woman
UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is facing more charges after allegedly raping a woman in a hotel room.
Student’s testimony enough to back Dawson sex verdict
Evidence by one of Chris Dawson's former students was enough to prove he sexually abused her around the time he killed his wife, a court has found.
Man accused of sexually abusing children over decades
A man is facing accusations he sexually abused dozens of children across more than three decades while housing and providing schooling for alleged victims.
‘Sugar daddy’ plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls
A plastic surgeon will spend at least four years behind bars for sexually abusing girls he met through sugar daddy websites and social media.
Rapist energy healer who fled Australia jailed
A spiritual healer who fled Australia after being charged with rape and sexual assault has been jailed for his "predatory and opportunistic" offending.
Actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape charges
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.
Diddy’s ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-personal assistant was so terrified when she saw the music mogul calling her in late 2023 that she threw her phone across the room.
Political staffer’s fears after alleged MP sex assault
A political staffer has revealed he didn't report allegedly being sexually assaulted by a state MP because he didn't think it would be taken seriously.
MP’s lawyers attack alleged sex abuse victim’s report
A political staffer has been accused of fabricating his account of the day after he was allegedly sexually assaulted by a state MP.
Second woman tells jury Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former personal assistant has testified that the US hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her.
Details of MP’s alleged sexual abuse of men revealed
A state MP is accused of preying on a teenager and later a work colleague by sexually abusing them after they had been drinking, a court has been told.
Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Diddy’s trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs sex-trafficking trial continues with evidence from rapper Kid Cudi after the court finishes hearing from a former aide to the music mogul.
‘Shroud of secrecy’: Lehrmann seeks unredacted texts
A lawyer for ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who is accused of two counts of rape, claims the investigation into the case is "shrouded in secrecy".
‘Willing participant’: Diddy’s chief accuser challenged
Casandra Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has faced cross-examination at the hip-hop mogul's criminal trial.
Sugar daddy surgeon’s ‘spectacular fall from grace’
A former plastic surgeon who preyed on girls via social media for sex said statements read out in court from two of his victims had been horrific to hear.
French court finds Depardieu guilty of sexual assault
French actor Gerard Depardieu's fall from grace is complete after he was found guilty and sentenced for sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021.
Ex-girlfriend to speak in Diddy’s sex-trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie is set to testify in the hip-hop mogul's sex-trafficking case, a day after jurors saw a video of Combs beating her.
Diddy’s ex to resume testimony at sex-trafficking trial
R&B singer Cassie returns to the witness box after a day spent recounting grotesque details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV
A man who groped and kissed 18 women at a nightclub has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community work after being spared jail time.
‘In shock’: Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre takes life
The family of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Jeffery Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, says the toll of abuse inevitably became too heavy to handle.
Lehrmann lawyer ‘missing evidence’ ahead of rape trial
Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has told a court there were at least nine witnesses' statements and "important" CCTV footage yet to be provided by prosecutors.
Delays to ‘unusual’ grandma rape case as DNA questioned
The cold case rape of a grandmother four decades ago is facing further delays as the accused man plans to fight police DNA evidence.