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'Reasons beyond anyone's control' may delay Higgins rape trial

The trial is due to begin next week, but lawyers representing the accused are no longer available.

The Canberra Times

'Mum wasn't done': Advocate died trying to 'make world a better place'

Sue Salthouse was killed by a speeding driver, who had methamphetamine in his system, in July 2020.

The Canberra Times

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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Fake spy fraudster jailed over 'complex and unusual' $718k con

The former Red Hill man, who posed as a female ASIO operative, must serve at least 14 months behind bars.

The Canberra Times

More offenders likely to be jailed with therapeutic court list full

Offenders who may be eligible for a therapeutic program, on hiatus, are now facing potential jail as the territory's prisoner costs remain the nation's highest.

The Canberra Times

Jurors shield eyes from 'horrifying' video in skatepark murder trial

The ACT's top judge acknowledged the nature of the footage on what she called "a distressing day".

The Canberra Times

Former CSIRO executive who defrauded govt argues against jail to avoid COVID

The court heard the former executive would face "quite severe" consequences if he caught COVID in jail.

The Canberra Times

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Brittany Higgins’ Alleged Rapist’s Trial Will Go Ahead After His Bid To Delay It Was Rejected

The accused man requested a permanent stay in March.

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Judge dismisses bid in Higgins rape case

A man has failed in his bid to halt court prosecution for the alleged rape of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.

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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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Fake spy fraudster felt $718k con was 'justified'

The former Red Hill man posed as a fictitious intelligence officer during a multi-year campaign of deception, which resulted in him being locked up on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

Decision on future of Bruce Lehrmann's trial over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins to be handed down next week

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, who previously pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins, have applied for a stay on the charge in the ACT Supreme Court, which could put an end to any future trial.

ABC News

Arrest warrant issued after child rapist fails to front sentencing

The offender, aged in his early 60s, disappeared after being denied a stay of the sentencing scheduled for Thursday.

The Canberra Times

Canberra man guilty of historical child sexual offences found after warrant issued for his arrest

John Paul Garay, who raped a boy at his Wanniassa home in the 1980s, did not appear for a hearing in the ACT Supreme Court for his sentencing.

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The Canberra Times

Concreter found guilty of dirt track rape, locked up

The 41-year-old bowed his head and began breathing heavily after the verdict was announced.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann to apply to stop trial over alleged sexual assault of Brittany Higgins

Defence lawyer also tells court he will ask Australian media companies to remove certain articles related to the case and will seek a court order if they fail to comply

The Canberra Times

'Outstanding': New judges to take Supreme Court to 'next level'

The pair are known for their "huge intellects, their astute legal analysis and their prodigious capacity for hard work", the chief justice says.

The Canberra Times

Judge issues blunt warning about commentary on Higgins rape case

"The more people keep talking about this case, the greater the risk that the prosecution will be stayed," the ACT's top judge says.

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The Canberra Times

'Jurors aren't idiots': Citizens 'capable even with preconceived ideas'

The ACT's new chief justice says judges need to "get our heads around" the fact jurors will be exposed to information online.

The Canberra Times

'Broader social issue': New chief justice sets sights on prison overcrowding

Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says there needs to be a focus on "addressing endemic problems rather than coming in as a repairer".

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