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Canberra man avoids jail time after choking four-year-old boy living with autism

A man who choked a four-year-old autistic boy avoids time in prison and is sentenced to 180 hours of community service.

ABC News

Prisoner had 'no forethought' in 'short-lived' escape with fiancée

The prisoner whose fiancée busted him out of a corrective services car has been sentenced.

The Canberra Times

Canberra prisoner Kane Quinn sentenced for escaping custody when girlfriend rammed corrections car

While being driven to a medical appointment last year, Kane Quinn escaped custody when his girlfriend crashed into the car that was transporting him — sparking a city-wide manhunt.

ABC News

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'Justice system has no perfect record': Case of threats to court witness dropped

After her stay application was dismissed, a medical report found the defendant unfit to plead.

The Canberra Times

Former doctor found not guilty of 'bullshit' Convoy to Canberra protest charges

The South Australian was accused of hitting a traffic controller with his car during the Convoy to Canberra protests.

The Canberra Times

'Female acquaintance' shoves drugs down escapee's pants during prison visit

The infamous inmate, still awaiting sentencing over his brief escape, has now pleaded guilty to four more charges.

The Canberra Times

Alleged Canberra Airport gunman Ali Rachid Ammoun's court hearing delayed after he refused to appear

Ali Rachid Ammoun was arrested by police at the airport after he allegedly fired a number of shots, shattering three windows, and leading to an evacuation.

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Canberra man Jamie Millard jailed for 'brutal, cowardly and inexcusable' abuse of former partner

Canberra man who assaulted and choked his ex-partner is sentenced to four years and nine months in jail, with his former partner saying she feels "heard" by the sentence.

ABC News

'Insidious nature of domestic violence' gets perpetrator jailed for almost five years

A magistrate used the perpetrator's sentencing as an opportunity to "completely disavow the outdated notion [that it is] for a woman to leave the relationship".

The Canberra Times

Alleged airport shooter gets 'sick of waiting', refuses to attend court

Representations sent to the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions have been "nominally accepted", Ali Ammoun's lawyer has told a court.

The Canberra Times

Toppling Chelsea from their WSL perch will be the toughest of tasks

Arsenal look the likeliest challengers again and Manchester City could be vulnerable after the scale of summer change

The Guardian - UK

'Genuinely scared' prison escapee gave in to 'almost biblical' temptation, court told

Kane Quinn initially feared for his life, not realising it was his partner ramming a prison car in an attempt to free him, his barrister says.

The Canberra Times

Child rapist showed 'casual disregard' for sex offender register requirements

The serial criminal was convicted of a rape charge in 2007 and sentenced to five years in jail.

The Canberra Times

Arrest warrant for alleged tax culprit who was told free food does not exist

The defendant could face a "very large financial" penalty, a court has heard.

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New charges for ex-climbing coach as more alleged child sex victims come forward

The former champion rock climbing coach now faces 26 charges over allegations he groomed and sexually abused children in the ACT and overseas between 1994 and 2005.

The Canberra Times

Man faces new charge over alleged illegal fortune after $10m in assets restrained

The defendant was charged as part of an international money laundering investigation.

The Canberra Times

'Waste of life': Violent recidivist who attacked dog sent to jail

The offender's violence is not an aberration, a magistrate said.

The Canberra Times

'Drunken, violent fool' racially vilified convenience store worker

He had "a belly full of grog" when he attacked the worker in August last year.

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The Canberra Times

'That's a whack': Former bikie associate told to stop 'putting stuff up nose'

The man, previously described by police as a suspected former Canberra Rebels member, has been fined nearly $5000 and ordered to perform community service.

Daily Mirror

Nick Kyrgios denied adjournment over assault case just days before US Open campaign

Nick Kyrgios has enjoyed the best run of form of his career this summer as the Australian reached the Wimbledon final and won the Citi Open - but he has been embroiled in legal battles off the court

Evening Standard

Nick Kyrgios denied ‘indulgence’ of three-month court delay

The Wimbledon finalist was not present when the matter – in which he is accused of assaulting his former partner – was heard in Canberra

Wales Online

Magistrate queries ‘secrecy’ as she rejects tennis star Nick Kyrgios’ request for assault case delay

The Wimbledon finalist is charged with common assault over an alleged incident in January 2021 involving his former partner Chiara Passari

The Independent UK

Magistrate queries ‘secrecy’ as she rejects Nick Kyrgios’ request for delay

The Wimbledon finalist was not present when the matter – in which he is accused of assaulting his former partner – was heard in Canberra.

The Guardian - AU

Nick Kyrgios denied ‘indulgence’ of a three-month court delay

Lawyer says tennis star spends ‘very little time in the ACT’ in requesting adjournment over charge of assaulting his ex-girlfriend

ABC News

Canberra coach charged with grooming and acts of indecency against girl in ACT Magistrates Court

The man is charged with four offences including acts of indecency, grooming and capturing intimate images.

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