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Alleged drug dealers forced to forfeit $640,000 – and luxury watches
A drugs bust in Perth has led the AFP to confiscate a large sum of cash and two watches together worth $90,000 found in a warehouse and hotel rooms.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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Australian who says he invented bitcoin referred to UK prosecutors for alleged perjury
A judge at London’s High Court has referred Craig Wright to British prosecutors for alleged perjury, saying the Australian lied “extensively and repeatedly”.
- by Reuters
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Trio found guilty of gang rape of three women during buck’s party weekend
Maurice Hawell, his younger brother Marius Hawell, and friend Andrew David face years behind bars for the sexual assaults across two nights in 2022.
- by Sarah McPhee
Man to face court after woman allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted and extorted
The woman was allegedly thrown into a car by strangers, photographed during the alleged sexual assault and threatened with the release of images unless she paid $300,000.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
‘Lawless, outlier decision’: Trump classified documents case dismissed
The move is the second significant legal victory for former US president Donald Trump in as many weeks. It has brought condemnation for Judge Aileen Cannon.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Sister of girl who died on mattress in religious home speaks at trial
The older sister of Elizabeth Struhs, allegedly killed by her parents and their fringe religious group, has started giving evidence.
- by Cloe Read
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Alec Baldwin breaks down as judge dismisses charges against him in Rust killing
The actor, who was facing up to 18 months in jail for an involuntary manslaughter charge, cried and embraced his attorneys after the decision was announced.
- by Morgan Lee
Man sentenced to life over plot to rape and murder British TV personality Holly Willoughby
Gavin Plumb’s elaborate kidnap plan, as fleshed out in vivid detail in an online chat group, involved attempting to “ambush” the television presenter at her family home.
‘I’d wake up and already be having a panic attack’: The forgotten victims of domestic violence
Studies show girls who grow up in violent homes are more likely to become victims of domestic violence themselves. That was true of Kate.
- by Jordan Baker
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Sydney businessman charged with sex crimes against 10 women in case ‘unlike any other’
A venture capitalist from Sydney has been charged with dozens of counts of rape and abuse against 10 women in a major test of new consent laws.
- by Perry Duffin
Tougher bail rules, ankle monitors: Victoria flags youth crime crackdown
Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes says nothing is off the table as she meets with police, legal advocates and community groups over public concerns about young repeat offenders.
- by Kieran Rooney, Annika Smethurst and Wendy Tuohy