‘Deal of the century’: Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
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Jarryd Hayne to avoid fourth trial after rape acquittal
Prosecutors have confirmed former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will not face trial for a fourth time, after appeal judges quashed his convictions for raping a woman.
‘Never in doubt’: Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report
A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.
Lehrmann rape hearing adjourned for ‘no-case’ argument
Lawyers for former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann plan to argue he has no case to answer when rape charges against him return to court.
Ex-Socceroo seeks trial over sexual assault allegation
A former Socceroo may have to wait until next year to fight allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the company of another man.
Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been granted bail after sexual assault convictions were quashed on appeal, with prosecutors considering another trial.
Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal for defamation loss
Bruce Lehrmann will appeal his defamation loss after a judge found claims that he raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins were likely true.
Wilkinson’s silk charged $8k a day for Lehrmann trial
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson paid thousands of dollars each day for the two barristers she recruited to defend a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, documents show.
Ex-footballer Cable fighting child sexual abuse charges
Former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable has pleaded not guilty to historical child sexual abuse charges, dating back to the 1960s.
Cops did not believe therapist abused teen, jury told
Two teenage boys who went to police and the church with allegations they had been sexually abused by their counsellor were not believed, a jury has heard.
‘Limited’ chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back.
Ex-footballer Barry Cable faces child sex abuse charges
Detectives have charged disgraced Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable with historic sex crimes against a young girl in the late-1960s.
Detective abused position by touching teen complainant
A NSW sex crimes detective has been found guilty of abusing his position by sexually touching a teen complainant at a western Sydney park and police station.
Doctor charged with indecently assaulting woman
An obstetrics and gynaecology doctor has been charged with indecently assaulting a woman during a medical procedure in Western Australia.
‘No real winners’: Lehrmann to pay most of Ten’s costs
Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.
Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim
A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.
Disgraced singing coach sentenced for sexual assault
Leading singing coach David Jaanz has been convicted of sexual assault, with his victim saying her life has been hell since he betrayed her trust.
Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers agreed not to charge any fees if he lost a defamation suit against Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, which led to him being declared a rapist.
Detective says sex with teen complainant consensual
A detective has been accused of abusing his position by raping and groping a vulnerable teenager in a police station after she reported a prior sexual crime.
‘It’s not ok’: MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out, with police aware of claims of similar incidents.
Lehrmann given extra time to consider defamation appeal
Bruce Lehrmann has been granted an extension in which to appeal his failed defamation suit, as a court hears he will likely be liable to pay Ten's legal fees.
Hillsong agrees to settle assault lawsuit with woman
A woman who was suing Hillsong Church after being indecently assaulted eight years ago is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the embattled mega-church.
Hillsong Church to resolve woman’s assault lawsuit
A woman who was suing Hillsong Church after she was indecently assaulted is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the embattled mega-church.
Woman sues Hillsong Church over indecent assault
A woman who was indecently assaulted while she was a member of Hillsong Church is seeking damages from the mega-church for psychiatric injury.
System that ‘failed Molly’ to change after mum’s death
Amid an outcry over a mother's brutal death, the system that allowed an alleged killer back onto the streets will be reviewed, with a focus on bail laws.
Ten wants costs for ‘deliberately wicked’ Lehrmann case
Network Ten has sought costs from Bruce Lehrmann, saying the ex-Liberal staffer gambled with his defamation case to conceal his rape of Brittany Higgins.
Victim’s family ‘justifiably angry’ over bailed accused
Daniel Billings allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend while on bail facing a string of violent charges, including raping and stalking her, a court has been told.
Beale rape accuser had ‘obvious’ motive to lie: lawyer
Rugby star Kurtley Beale is pursuing legal costs over a failed rape prosecution, during which his lawyers said his accuser had an obvious motivation to lie.
Couple found guilty of raping teenage girl after party
A jury has found a married couple guilty of having sexually assaulted a teenage girl after they gave her cannabis and alcohol at a house party.
Alleged rape victim’s mum ‘demanded $50k’ from accused
One of a married couple accused of raping a teenage girl has claimed the alleged victim's mother demanded money during a late-night confrontation.
Police ‘mistaken’ over alleged rape victim’s interview
A police officer who investigated a couple accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl has been questioned over the alleged victim's potential contradictions.