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Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions.

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Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son will challenge his two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail.

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How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with rape.

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Second Amendment Roundup: 2d Circuit Upholds License Denials by N.Y. Judge

State Judges who deny gun licenses are held to enjoy absolute judicial immunity.

Reason

‘Dysfunctional’ county courts need urgent review – MPs

County courts were described as the ‘Cinderella service’ of the justice system, gaining little attention compared with the criminal justice system.

The Independent UK

'Extreme inattention': deadly driver sent 44 Snapchats

A young driver sent and received 85 Snapchats while driving down on a busy country road before he hit and killed a man, and injured a six-year-old boy.

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County court delays harming Britain's economy, Justice Minister tells MPs

Sarah Sackman said she would give the county courts a ‘room for improvement’ report card

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'Vile conduct': jogging trail rapist's appeal denied

An appeal court has found rapist Joel Russo will present a danger to women "long into the future" as they denied his 20-year prison term challenge.

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Rapist who preyed on drunk woman thrown behind bars

Convicted rapist Karl Bacash has been sentenced to seven years in jail after a jury found him guilty of assaulting a vulnerable woman.

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Abusive man jailed for 'discarding' wife in Sudan

The first Victorian prosecuted with commonwealth exit-trafficking has been locked up for more than four years for treating his wife "as a chattel".

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How Bankruptcies and CCJs Affect Your Credit Score

There’s no easy way to say this, but bankruptcies and County Court Judgements (CCJs) can devastate your credit score - they stay there for 6 years and are a massive red flag to lenders.

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Geelong doctor Shafiul Milky sentenced to at least 11 years in prison over sexual assaults on patients

A judge has described the behaviour of GP Shafiul Milky as "a grave violation of trust" after he sexually assaulted multiple patients during consultations under the guise of providing medical care.

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Violent thug brothers beat man over affair speculation

Two Geelong brothers violently beat a man one of them suspected of having an affair with his wife, a court has heard.

AAP

Merri Creek rapist Joel Russo described by Victorian judge as 'an extreme danger to women'

During a pre-sentence hearing, a County Court judge describes a violent rape committed by Joel Russo against a woman jogging along Melbourne's Merri Creek as "every woman's worst nightmare".

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Holidaymakers owed £4.5million in refunds from airlines - including BA and Ryanair

Which? has revealed County Court Judgements (CCJ) collectively worth more than £4.5million have piled up against airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air

AAP

Woman told to leave court after breastfeeding protest

A woman has been asked to leave the County Court after trying to stage a breastfeeding protest after a judge last week asked a breastfeeding mother to go.

ABC News

Judge stands by decision to ask breastfeeding woman to leave Melbourne court

County Court Judge Mark Gamble stands by his decision to ask a breastfeeding woman to leave a Melbourne courtroom, saying the direction was "self-explanatory".

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Lawyer for Malka Leifer tells jury alleged victim told 'blatant lies' and lacks credibility

During closing arguments in the sex abuse trial of the former principal of an ultra-orthodox Jewish school in Melbourne, defence barrister Ian Hill calls the alleged victims' credibility into question, accusing one woman of telling "blatant lies".

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Credibility of alleged victims defended as sex abuse trial of former principal Malka Leifer draws to a close

As the County Court trial nears its conclusion, prosecutors say three sisters who have accused former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer of sexual abuse are credible witnesses, even though their allegations about what happened have changed over the years.

AAP

Fake Uber driver to stand trial over sexual assaults

Francesco De Luise has been committed to stand trial over claims he pretended to be an Uber driver to lure women into his car before sexually assaulting them.

ABC News

Bendigo's $152m law precinct highlights 'disgraceful' state of regional courts, lawyers say

Bendigo's new $152m law complex is now open for business, but advocates say it's highlighting the problems with other regional courts that are run down and unsafe, particularly for domestic violence victims.

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Ex-police prosecutor loses attempt to reduce sentence

A man who prosecuted sex offenders for Victoria Police while secretly filming a woman and teenage girl undressing will remain in prison after he lost an appeal.

ABC News

Malka Leifer protested her innocence in tears as she was stood down, County Court trial hears

Appearances from former staff members at the ultra-Orthodox Adass Israel Jewish School detailed how Mrs Leifer denied wrongdoing after she was accused of abusing three sisters in her role as principal.

ABC News

Crane company convicted and fined over fatal safety breach at Box Hill site

A crane company is convicted and fined $400,000 over the death of a worker who had a large container filled with concrete fall on him at a Melbourne building site.

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Former business manager stole $432k from Melbourne High due to 'compulsion to gamble', court hears

Melbourne High School's former business manager took advantage of the school's poor financial oversight to steal more than $432,000, the County Court of Victoria hears.

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