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Prosecutors asked if manslaughter charge will be considered if Greg Lynn overturns high country murder conviction

Appeal judges also seek advice on whether motive of former Jetstar pilot would be considered in event of retrial over Carol Clay’s death

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Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

A conviction for the murder of camper Russell Hill will not be sought by prosecutors, but appeal judges have queried if a manslaughter retrial will be pursued.

Greg Lynn appeal: judge criticises prosecutor’s conduct as former pilot seeks to overturn high country murder conviction

Greg Lynn appeal: judge criticises prosecutor’s conduct as former pilot seeks to overturn high country murder conviction

Former Jetstar pilot argues a substantial miscarriage of justice occurred when he was convicted over Carol Clay’s murder

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Man freed as alleged rape victim's evidence 'unlikely'

An accused rapist's convictions have been overturned after three Court of Appeal judges did not believe the evidence from his alleged 71-year-old victim.

'Danger to women': creek rapist seeks less jail time

A violent serial rapist who has been labelled a "significant" danger to women is trying to reduce his two-decade prison term on appeal.

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

A soldier jailed for sexual assault and rape has successfully appealed his convictions, with the court finding there was a miscarriage of justice.

Dad challenges life sentence for cold blooded killings

A Melbourne father has challenged the two life sentences he received for the cold-blooded murders of his estranged daughter and her husband.

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Fine increased over decoupled tanker triple-fatality

Fine increased over decoupled tanker triple-fatality

A mechanics company found responsible for a horrific 2014 crash that killed three people has had its fine increased by the Victorian Court of Appeal.

Sarcastic stalker ex-teacher denied bail

Sarcastic stalker ex-teacher denied bail

A former Melbourne teacher jailed for stalking a teenage student has been denied appeal bail by a judge who also called her out as sarcastic and insolent.

Stalker teacher claims hatred drove judge

Stalker teacher claims hatred drove judge

Former Melbourne teacher Fiona Austin has vowed to delay her appeal if she is refused bail, claiming her trial judge was "hostile and malicious".

Robyn Lindholm fails in bid for appeal after convictions over the deaths of two of her boyfriends

Robyn Lindholm fails in bid for appeal after convictions over the deaths of two of her boyfriends

A woman who convinced her lover to assassinate her boyfriend, before repeating the act years later, has failed to convince Victoria's highest court that she should be allowed to launch an appeal.

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