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Australian court rules that ‘undeniably offensive’ erotic novel constitutes child sex abuse material

Novel ‘sexually objectifies children’, judge says

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic

A Christian charity executive was shocked her book Daddy's Little Toy about an adult role-playing as a toddler was seen as pedophilic, a court has been told.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Beale rape accuser had 'obvious' motive to lie: lawyer

Rugby star Kurtley Beale is pursuing legal costs over a failed rape prosecution, during which his lawyers said his accuser had an obvious motivation to lie.

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

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Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told

AAP · Feb 4, 2024

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'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

A woman's mindset prior to calling rugby star Kurtley Beale with rape allegations has been called into question at his trial.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

A secret police recording captured the moment rugby star Kurtley Beale was confronted by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in a toilet cubicle.

AAP · Jan 29, 2024

Beale's trial delayed before accuser gives evidence

Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty before a jury that will have to wait to hear from the woman he is accused of groping and sexually assaulting at a pub.

AAP · Jan 23, 2024

Hayne’s wife cries as bail hearing unfolds

A court is considering whether the former NRL star should lose his freedom immediately or in a few weeks when sentenced after being found guilty of rape.

The New Daily · Apr 6, 2023

Jarryd Hayne 'too high-profile' to lose bail after conviction: lawyer

"All it comes down to is the offender is a high-profile footballer," Crown prosecutor John Sfinas said.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2023

Jarryd Hayne to remain on bail ahead of sentencing for sexual assault conviction

Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne again walks free on bail despite being convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Newcastle more than four years ago.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2023

Hayne's wife cries as bail hearing unfolds

A court is considering whether the former NRL star should lose his freedom immediately or in a few weeks when sentenced after being found guilty of rape.

AAP · Apr 5, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2023

Jury retires as third Jarryd Hayne rape trial closes

The jury of six women and six men are considering a verdict.

AAP · Dec 2, 2022

Former NRL star Fainu jailed for stabbing

Former Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu has been jailed after being convicted of stabbing a church youth leader during a violent brawl.

AAP · Sep 2, 2022

'Shocking injustice' in two murder trials

Kulwinder Singh was unfairly prosecuted twice for the burning death of his wife despite all evidence pointing to her lighting herself on fire, his lawyer says.

AAP · Aug 15, 2022

NRL player in custody pending sentence

Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu has lost a last bid for freedom after being found guilty of stabbing a church leader at a Mormon event in October 2019.

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AAP · Aug 9, 2022

NRL player accused 'unimpressive witness'

Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu ended a violent brawl by stabbing a church youth leader in the back with such force he punctured his lung, a jury was told.

AAP · Aug 8, 2022

NRL player tells jury he wasn't stabber

Many Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu, giving evidence at his trial, has told a jury he did not bring a knife to a Sydney church dance and denies the stabbing.

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