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The Latest Breaking News from the ACT Supreme Court

Tinder child rapist ignored suspicion victim 'might be underage'

Man told concerned child she was 'special' before sexual assault.

The Canberra Times

Alleged NYE party rapist 'doing something suss', jury hears

He denies digitally raping a woman at a friend's party.

The Canberra Times

'Cheater not rapist': man accused of rape at New Year's Eve party

He told police the act was 'one mistake' but consensual.

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Domestic violence victim feels 'judged' after assault left scars

She was strangled unconscious and punched by her partner.

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War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought

Prosecutors want David McBride to spend at least two years in jail after he pleaded guilty to disclosing classified information revealing alleged war crimes.

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Grandma avoids conviction for TikTok video of child's genitals

'Not taken for sexual gratification or profit,' judge says.

The Canberra Times

'We can't forget what the original sentence was for,' judge says.

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'Far from ideal': A-G says ACT govt frustrated over legal bills

Shane Rattenbury says recommendations from an inquiry still worthwhile despite court findings.

The Canberra Times

Relationship not 'licence to disregard victim's wellbeing', rapist told

'Women are not possessions of their male partners,' judge says.

The Canberra Times

Rape, bashing victim 'wouldn't be alive' without aid of neighbours

Prospects of rehabbing rapist's view of women 'as low as they could be'.

The Canberra Times

Dad rapes son's 15yo girlfriend after coercing her into making 'deal'

'What would you do for my son?' the rapist asked the girl.

The Canberra Times

Drive-by shooter behind bars for 'despicable crime against family'

A victim told the offender to 'consider yourself blessed'.

The Canberra Times

Judge notes rapist's 'cynical exercise in self ingratiation'

'Time of silence is over': Rape survivor urges others to 'speak up'.

The Canberra Times

Armed home invasions committed during sleepless 'ice bender'

A teenager was left with psychological scars marked by 'fear, nightmares'.

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Brothel rapist jailed for 'degrading series of assaults'

'Sex workers are in a particularly vulnerable position,' a judge said.

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Arsonist admits Old Parliament House fire wasn't 'honourable'

The man 'has been isolating himself in fear of public criticism'.

AAP

Timeline set down for Shane Drumgold's legal challenge

A date has been set for the ACT's ex-top prosecutor Shane Drumgold's bid to overturn findings against him after the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution.

AAP

Victorian judge to oversee ex-DPP Drumgold's legal bid

A Victorian Supreme Court judge has been put forward to oversee a legal challenge by the ACT's former top prosecutor against the territory's government.

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Class action initiated over ACT's failed attempt at forced evictions

The government tried to force hundreds from their homes, causing 'significant distress'.

The Canberra Times

'Gross abuse': Serial sex offender tricked daughter's friend with sick game

The man will serve at least five more months behind bars.

The Canberra Times

'Proud day for First Nations people': ACT to appoint first Indigenous judge

Louise Taylor's elevation marks a shift in the structure of the Supreme Court.

The Canberra Times

'Today I can breathe': Daughter 'bravely' confronts sexually abusive father

'The person who was meant to protect me from monsters became the monster.'

The Canberra Times

Fatal crash survivor awarded $6m after suffering brain damage

He was a baby when his pregnant mother was killed in a Canberra Avenue crash.

The Canberra Times

Calvary withdraws challenge to hospital acquisition terms

The healthcare provider can still appeal a court's decision to allow the takeover.

The Canberra Times

Alleged rapist treated partner 'like a piece of meat', court told

"Any time he felt like it, he was just raping me."

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