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Canberra man Chidi Okwechime described as 'deranged animal' during rape trial

A woman who says she was raped by Chidi Okwechime, who she met at a Canberra nightclub last year, describes him as a "deranged animal".

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Canberra teen found not guilty of murdering 18-year-old in brawl at Weston Creek Skate Park

A Canberra boy involved in a skate park brawl is found not guilty of murdering an 18-year-old man, who died of stab wounds at the scene. The now 17-year-old remains in custody awaiting sentencing for stabbing the victim's cousin, who survived.

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Angry 'predator' shouts at prosecutor, claims rape merely 'sex in public'

The rapist huffed and puffed in the ACT Supreme Court dock before yelling out.

The Canberra Times

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'Unable to sleep in our own beds': family traumatised by home invasion

Two men found guilty of a home invasion have faced a sentencing hearing.

The Canberra Times

Trial of Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann set to be delayed

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann tell the ACT Supreme Court he is unable to find a barrister to represent him by the trial's start date, due to circumstances beyond anyone's control.

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Children among drug addict's targets during 'almost deranged' crime spree

A criminal who roamed Canberra streets to steal from numerous people has been sentenced to nearly three years' jail.

The Canberra Times

Victims of former Ainslie Football Club coach Stephen Porter tell court of lasting impact of abuse

ACT Supreme Court Justice Loukas-Karlsson reminds victims in the case, who had expressed feelings of shame as a result of the abuse, that "the fault lies with the offender, not with any of you".

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Bernard Collaery's trial date set for October, against his wishes, as dispute with federal government drags on

Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery will face trial in the ACT Supreme Court in October, four years after he was first charged with conspiring to release classified information about an alleged spying operation in East Timor.

ABC News

'You're gonna take the rap': Alleged killer claims he was pressured to confess

The 17-year-old gave evidence in the ACT Supreme Court on Wednesday, saying he initially thought he had "killed someone".

The Canberra Times

Teen accused of stabbing death at Weston Creek Skate Park picked up knife to protect himself, court hears

A boy on trial in the ACT Supreme Court for killing an 18-year-old man at a Canberra skate park gives a graphic account of how he stabbed the victim's cousin but continues to deny he killed the other man.

ABC News

COVID-19 made me sell meth, 'disgraced' drug trafficker claims

The 37-year-old faces the prospect of deportation after he was sentenced on Monday to nine-and-a-half months in jail.

The Canberra Times

'Oh man': Alleged murderer complains case is 'dragging on'

The man accused of a Kambah killing has been committed to the ACT Supreme Court for trial.

The Canberra Times

ACT Supreme Court refuses Bernard Collaery's application for government agency documents

The latest twist in the saga of the government's pursuit of Bernard Collaery sees the ACT Supreme Court refuse his application for piles of documents from agencies, including the overseas spy group ASIS.

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Jeremiah Deakin sentenced to two and a half years in jail for deceiving former sex client into paying him $718,000

A man who posed as a female ASIO officer as part of an elaborate scam to obtain money from a former sex client is sentenced to nearly two and a half years in jail by the ACT Supreme Court.

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Victim used baseball bat to block axe swung by COVID-infected burglar

The offender was also sentenced for trafficking cannabis with a street value of up to $20,492.

The Canberra Times

Roadside rapist who impregnated cousin has non-parole period doubled

The man's 18-month minimum jail term was not even close to being enough, a trio of judges said as they upped it to three years.

The Canberra Times

Man admits setting fire to ex-partner's unit after screaming heard

A man has pleaded guilty in the ACT Supreme Court to damaging a building by fire.

The Canberra Times

Blood-covered 'dude' ran for help after fatal skatepark fight

Two triple-0 calls were played to an ACT Supreme Court jury on Tuesday, which was the third day of the trial.

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ACT Supreme Court dismisses application to halt trial of man accused of raping Brittany Higgins

The ACT Supreme Court dismisses an application to halt the trial of the man accused of sexually assaulting former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Judge dismisses rape case stay application

ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum has rejected an application to halt the case against Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Parents of 18yo who was stabbed to death at Canberra skate park tell court of receiving the news

An ACT Supreme Court jury hears an 18-year-old man who died in a fight at the Weston Creek Skate Park in 2020 was stabbed six times.

The Canberra Times

Alleged killer stabbed dead teen's cousin in back during 'confused melee'

The 17-year-old, who was 15 at the time in question, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm.

ABC News

Irish man who punched another man in the face several times at Moby Dick's Tavern receives suspended sentence

Dean O'Brien, who punched a man in the face several times, breaking his jaw, nose and removing several of his teeth, receives a suspended sentence and good behaviour order in the ACT Supreme Court.

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'No apparent logical reason' why former CSIRO executive Mark Wallis defrauded government of $300,000

ACT Supreme Court hears there is no obvious explanation why Mark Wallis spent over $300,000 of government money on items including cars, a jet ski, and a gym membership.

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High Court judges delay considering whether to release secret evidence in Bernard Collaery conspiracy trail

Three judges have postponed a request to suppress an ACT judgement on Bernard Collaery's conspiracy charges.

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