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Ethical conduct of prosecutor in Lehrmann case thrown into question

The inquiry heard that ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold had made ‘knowingly false’ statements to the court over Lisa Wilkinson’s controversial Logies speech.

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'Go back to sleep': Laughing rapist showed no remorse, judge says

The man will be eligible for parole in 15 months.

The Canberra Times

Canberra man sentenced to more than three years in jail over rape of co-worker

A 28-year-old Canberra man is sentenced to more than three years in jail in the ACT Supreme Court for sexually assaulting a former co-worker and friend.

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Mother of murder trial witness fears death after home invasion

Her son had previously given evidence against her assailant.

The Canberra Times

Canberra rapist Thomas Earle avoids jail time, sentenced to 300 hours of community service

ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says Thomas Earle has little to no chance of re-offending, but his victim says she is devastated by the sentence.

ABC News

'Vile is too gentle of a word': Victim confronts co-worker who raped her

The man will have the chance to express remorse before being sentenced.

The Canberra Times

'I broke into a snitch's house': Teen cleared of murder attacked witness' mum

The teenager had not long been released from jail at the time.

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Why is there an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial? Legal experts explain

Yet another twist after opening statements in an inquiry into the prosecution of Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

The New Daily

'Quite grave': Some reasons for secret jailing revealed, but questions remain

Witness J was sentenced behind closed doors four years ago.

The Canberra Times

Ex-intelligence officer Witness J’s mother did not know he was in jail, sentencing remarks reveal

ACT chief justice calls secrecy ‘anathema to the rule of law’ as sentencing decision finally made public

The Guardian - AU

Why is there an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial? Legal experts explain

There’s yet another twist in the Bruce Lehrmann saga. On Monday, opening statements were delivered in an inquiry into the prosecution of Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

The Conversation

‘Media frenzy’ directed at Brittany Higgins carried ‘risk to her life’, said Bruce Lehrmann trial judge

ACT chief justice publishes reasons for maintaining suppression orders in a newly released judgment

The Guardian - AU

Veil to finally be lifted on years of secrecy in Witness J case

The former intelligence officer was jailed behind closed doors.

The Canberra Times

Sentencing details in secret Witness J trial may be kept hidden for 20 years, court told

ACT supreme court considers whether to publish sentencing remarks about former official jailed for disclosure of confidential information

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Judge weighs release of former spy's jailing details

The reason why a former spy was secretly convicted and sentenced could be revealed as the attorney-general and the defence fight over what should remain hidden.

The Canberra Times

'Natural next step': Associate judge promoted to resident role

The ACT government has bucked a recent trend of looking interstate for Supreme Court judges.

The Canberra Times

'As if I was an insect': Cop recalls terror of being hit by 'cold' driver

In a victim impact statement, she told a court she would never forget the offender's face.

The Canberra Times

'Hungry belly' led 'ginger ninja' to burn hat linked to murder scene, court told

The offender's mother claims "everyone" was attempting to "make a mockery" of him.

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Judge's remarks while sentencing former intelligence officer Witness J could be released

More details about the case of the man dubbed Witness J, who was secretly jailed after admitting to mishandling classified information, may soon be released.

The Canberra Times

New charge over alleged dark web murder plot as 'stuff-ups' prove barrier to bail

The accused woman is set to stand trial next month on seven charges she denies.

The Canberra Times

'Flood' of requests to be heard as court considers outdoor hearings in Ngambri lawsuit

Ngambri custodians allege the ACT government has breached their human rights by failing to recognise them as traditional owners of the Canberra area.

The Canberra Times

Bail for furious driver in 'grip of addiction', speeding towards police

The case is set to be the pilot of an alternate Supreme Court sentencing method for Indigenous offenders.

The Canberra Times

Chief Justice keen to extend circle sentencing to Supreme Court

The territory's top judge has identified a potential "pilot" case for the new year.

The Canberra Times

'I just miss me life': Man who sent revenge porn complains about jail

The 35-year-old says he has "had enough" of jail after being there "all friggin' year".

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Has the AFP rotted from within? A judicial inquiry is needed to get to the bottom of the Lehrmann case

The ACT director of public prosecutions has levelled a number of serious accusations at federal police. An inquiry is desperately needed to find out what really happened.

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