Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe
Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Lehrmann escalates ‘compromised’ rape finding fight
A finding Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House was infected by a judge doing his own research, the nation's highest court has been told.
Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike
Paramedics are breaking their silence after a festive season riddled with reports of verbal intimidation, sexual and physical assault by members of the public.
Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and assault
British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.
Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio
A former Australian Olympic gold medallist has been recalled to court after it emerged she had not produced all relevant communications in a committal hearing.
‘Callous’ rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years
Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.
‘So evil’: woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court
Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.
Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts
AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.
Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him
A would-be thief accused of an aged care centre rape has testified his alleged victim said "you're not getting away with this" before he was able to escape.
Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes
Three men jailed for gang raping multiple teenagers during a bucks party weekend have had their convictions quashed on appeal.
Rapist from high-profile family remanded into custody
A man from a high-profile family has lost his freedom amid emotional courtroom scenes after being convicted of raping a woman inside his own home.
More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe
Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.
Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride
After failing to overturn a damaging defamation judgment, Bruce Lehrmann has dodged serious consequences on a car charge in a magistrates court.
Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar bill after second loss
Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been left with a seven-figure legal bill after losing two high-profile battles against findings he is probably a rapist.
‘Disgraceful’ bid to remove defence class action claims
The defence force faces backlash as it seeks to exclude complaints of sexual violence and harassment experienced by female members overseas from a class action.
Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault
A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.
‘It was horrible’: elderly woman describes alleged rape
A 76-year-old aged-care resident seen distressed and half-naked after being allegedly raped told her son she feared her assailant was going to kill her.
Woman, 76, was ‘screaming’ after alleged aged care rape
A 76-year-old aged-care resident was seen distressed and half-naked in a hallway after being allegedly raped by a masked drug user who broke into her room.
‘Deplorable’: cops smash alleged satanic pedophile ring
Police have arrested four men who were allegedly part of an international satanic child sex abuse material ring operating out of suburban homes.
Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle
Court documents suggest the estate of deceased Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre might have been worth less than half a million dollars when she died.
Easey Street accused to face double murder trial
A magistrate has tossed out a rape charge as he committed a man to stand trial over the cold case double murder of two women nearly half a century ago.
Key date for Lehrmann rape trial finally revealed
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann now has a date for his attempt to avoid trial on two counts of rape that were first heard in court in early 2023.
Alan Jones’ concerns ahead of mammoth sex abuse hearing
Sex abuse allegations against shock jock Alan Jones will be aired during a four-and-a-half-month-long court hearing which could involve more than 100 witnesses.
‘100 per cent innocent’: AFL star cleared on rape claim
Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.
Masseur accused of ‘gross’ rape after radio show praise
A woman has told a jury she felt disgusted and repulsed after being raped by an alternative massage therapist she learned about from The Kyle and Jackie O show.
Lehrmann’s cost woes in anti-corruption submarine probe
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is being denied financial assistance after an investigation into him for allegedly stealing French submarine secrets.
‘Predatory’ former MP jailed for molesting young men
A former families minister will spend years in prison for the "'predatory" sexual assaults of two young men while elected to a state Liberal government.
Rapist ex-MP’s sentence delayed by 11th-hour legal bid
A disgraced former families minister will have to wait days longer to learn if he has to stay behind bars for sexually assaulting two men.
Words ‘missing’ from alleged Lehrmann victim’s phone
Data from the phone of a woman allegedly raped by Bruce Lehrmann could have been lost twice by police due to technology issues, a court has heard.
Class action filed over rates of sexual violence in ADF
A group of women are taking unprecedented legal action against the commonwealth government over systemic sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force.
Watchdog urged to review claims against Prince Andrew
Britain's Prince Andrew faces more scrutiny as the posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre makes more claims.