Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy
Meta has been ordered to pay billions to the US state of New Mexico after it was found to have used consumers' information illegally ahead of the 2016 election.
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Woman says Russell Brand tried to drag her into toilets
A woman has told a UK court a "wild-eyed" Russell Brand tried to grab her and take her into the toilets, but his lawyers argue her experience was "short lived".
Brand’ rape trial hears from first alleged victim
A woman who accuses Russell Brand of raping her told police she felt dirty after the alleged attack and "thought it was my fault", his London trial has heard.
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.
Three found guilty of killing Aussie surfers in Mexico
Three men have been found guilty of murdering Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson during a surfing trip in Mexico in 2024.
Verdict nears over Australian surfers’ Mexico killings
The trial of three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip to Mexico is near a verdict.
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.
‘Lie’: teen denies milking Jones for financial support
A man who was allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones as a 17-year-old has denied trying to deceive the radio giant over several years.
Bishop’s victims praised for bringing down powerful man
A Vatican investigator says the conviction and sentence of a powerful former bishop is a good result for the Indigenous victims he abused at boozy barbeques.
Teen felt ‘violated’ after alleged Alan Jones groping
A 17-year-old boy felt too vulnerable to have a shower after talkback titan Alan Jones allegedly kissed and groped him without consent, a judge has heard.
Jackie O’s $80m legal fight with ex-boss delayed
An unrealistic timeline is one reason a judge has postponed a trial between radio giant ARN and Jackie Henderson over her $100m 'Kyle and Jackie O Show' deal.
Jury to visit house where cop’s ex, new partner killed
The 15 jurors in the double murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will be taken for a viewing of the house where the two men were killed.
Alan Jones liked champions of sport, butler testifies
The man who ironed Alan Jones's underwear has testified about the steady stream of high-profile athletes at his waterfront home in Circular Quay.
Alleged victim felt ‘powerless’ against ‘pig’ Jones
An executive says he referred to Alan Jones as a "pig" when disclosing allegations he had been groped by the radio giant at an event.
Alan Jones’s alleged teen victim withdrawn from trial
Prosecutors have withdrawn an indecent assault charge related to a 17-year-old boy midway through veteran broadcaster Alan Jones's trial.
Accuser wishes alleged Jones kiss ‘never happened’
A prominent athlete says he has been forced to replay the memory of Alan Jones kissing him without consent, which has become etched in his mind.
‘Generous’ Alan Jones supported accuser in tough times
A prominent athlete who has accused Alan Jones of indecent assault says the talkback titan was supportive professionally and personally.
Athlete ‘defiantly’ pushed Jones off after alleged kiss
A prominent athlete says he pushed Alan Jones away when the talkback titan allegedly subjected him to unwanted kissing and sexual touching.
FitzSimons ‘proud’ of calling Jones ‘malignant tumour’
Author and journalist Peter FitzSimons says he is very proud of describing Alan Jones as a 'malignant tumour' requiring excision in an article.
Jones accuser ‘sunken and diminished’: ex-minister
A former MP has told Alan Jones's marathon indecent assault hearing that one of the alleged victims looked uncomfortable in the radio host's presence.
Warm, hostile, complicated: Hadley details Jones divide
A former talkback giant has laid bare his complicated relationship with fellow broadcaster Alan Jones, who is accused of numerous indecent assaults.
‘Bury him’: Hadley’s explosive texts about rival Jones
Influential broadcaster Ray Hadley wrote he wouldn't rest until he buried rival Alan Jones "literally and figuratively" after allegations of indecent assault.
‘Ruin me’: Hadley recalls teary complaint about Jones
Broadcaster Ray Hadley says a radio staffer broke down in tears and feared the loss of his career after he was allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones.
‘Distressed’ Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint
A man was distressed and agitated when he told a friend he had been indecently assaulted by talkback titan Alan Jones, a court has been told.
‘Great couple’: banter as man allegedly groped by Jones
A radio station staffer and Alan Jones were jokingly called a "great couple" at an event where the younger man was allegedly indecently assaulted.
Accuser says Jones ‘a lot nicer’ after alleged groping
A former radio staffer says longtime shock jock Alan Jones ceased yelling at him and became much nicer after indecently assaulting him.
‘Dog’: Ray Hadley slams rival in texts to Jones accuser
Prominent broadcaster Ray Hadley hit out at a colleague in foul-mouthed text messages referencing allegations of indecent assault against Alan Jones.
Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms
Opening statements have been made in a pivotal trial for Meta where US states are seeking damages for social media harms to children.
Alan Jones held ‘extraordinary power’, accuser says
A former radio staffer has denied having power over talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions.
Alan Jones decried as ‘grub’ to famous media rival
A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host.
Alan Jones’s accuser felt silenced by ‘golden goose’
The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.