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'Inexplicable, gratuitous violence': Court finds ACT Taser arrest unlawful

Repeated Tasering 'solely for the purpose of effecting compliance'.

The Canberra Times

'Trust, power': Sexual abuser exploited vulnerabilities of young nieces

Ex-Air Force member jailed over children indecent assaults.

The Canberra Times

Man allegedly throws bong water at partner, breaks phone over missing cigarettes

It was a 'humiliating' attack, court heard.

The Canberra Times

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Man accused of 'bizarre' rape after offering grocery shopper lift home

He allegedly stole her groceries and Louis Vuitton handbag.

The Canberra Times

'Gratuitous violence': cop's admission after restrained man repeatedly Tasered

Magistrate set to recommend case go to internal investigators.

The Canberra Times

Man accused of harassing ACT minister on Facebook felt 'angst'

He put on an uncommon display to reporters while leaving court.

The Canberra Times

Alleged stabber at kid's party bailed, wants to 'never drink again'

He is accused of stabbing his brother-in-law in an argument.

The Canberra Times

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Violent history comes back to bite alleged domestic abuser

Woman escaped her home after man fell asleep, court told.

The Canberra Times

Man accused of chasing, asking 14yo girls for sex at shopping centre

He claimed 'it's all made up bullshit' while being escorted away.

The Canberra Times

'Kill him like that thing in Sydney': Man allegedly threatens doctor

He is also accused of falsely claiming to be an ex-AFP officer.

The Canberra Times

Ill health led to drink-driving police commander's 'stupidity'

The decorated AFP officer drunkenly crashed into a tree.

The Canberra Times

Now-paraplegic painter climbed on roof 'to impress', supervisor says

The supervisor faced a criminal charge over a six metre fall.

The Canberra Times

Indecent assaulter 'not confused' about friend's lack of consent, judge finds

Man admitted 'going back on his word' to 'one of closest friends'.

The Canberra Times

Pair arrested outside 'sophisticated drug lab' claim to be gardeners

Magistrate says the excuse 'does not seem plausible'.

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'I'll punch you in the mouth': Magistrate threatened in court outburst

Public gallery erupts after alleged violent robber denied bail.

The Canberra Times

'Insidious' stalker behind bars after four-year 'campaign of terror'

Stalking victim details 'pervasive and unyielding fear'.

The Canberra Times

Cop accused of intimidating witness, lying on legal document

A magistrate said the charges questioned 'honesty and integrity'.

The Canberra Times

Man threatened alleged child rape victim with 'bikie' links: police

The 45-year-old also allegedly threatened to tie up the girl.

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Senior public servant accused of raping, sex trafficking teenage girl

He allegedly sex trafficked the girl from Canberra to Sydney.

The Canberra Times

Groovin' the Moo security guard spits at officer, calls him 'bitch'

'You guys must be pretty scared,' the guard said to police.

The Canberra Times

Woman accused of walking under plane during 'mental health crisis'

She allegedly ran out onto the tarmac at Canberra Airport.

The Canberra Times

ACT's 'innovative' Sunday court welcomed, but there are concerns

Negatives clear to some involved in day-to-day bail applications.

The Canberra Times

Stalker's sentencing delayed in effort to understand 'bizarre behaviour'

He stalked a woman for years, including replicating her tattoos on himself.

The Canberra Times

Alleged bikie affiliate accused of distracting police, throwing phone off balcony

Police also claim to have found 'items consistent with drug trafficking' in his home.

The Canberra Times

Accused stalker unlawfully contacted alleged victim via bank transfers

A magistrate called it a 'clever and concerning manipulation of the process'.

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