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Killer complains of 'discrepancies, contradictions and inadequacies'

He argues it was unreasonable for a jury to find him guilty of murder.

The Canberra Times

Spitting brothel rapist back behind bars after guilty verdicts

The seasoned sex customer, who is said to have visited brothels 150 times, had his bail revoked after jurors convicted him of three offences.

The Canberra Times

Alleged rapist labelled 'naughty Joey' before he 'slapped his c--- around'

The receptionist of the brothel gave her witness testimony on Thursday.

The Canberra Times

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Alleged rapist paid to choke sex worker, defence lawyer argues

Footage of the alleged rape victim being cross-examined played before the jury.

The Canberra Times

'Drift king' thought 'he was invincible' but 'failed utterly' in fatal crash: lawyer

Despite the complex scientific evidence, it "ultimately was a common-sense case", a prosecutor argues.

The Canberra Times

Experts disagree about speed after crash kills driver's girlfriend

Two collision experts have disagreed about the speed during the crash.

The Canberra Times

'Tragedy on many levels': P-plater called himself 'drift king' before fatal crash

One of the passengers said the girl killed was choking on her own blood, a court has heard.

The Canberra Times

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Victims may have yawned when threatened by ranting bikie boss: barrister

A prosecutor has described the claim as "nonsense", noting the offender is not "a normal suburban dad".

The Canberra Times

Ex-cop sacked over fake rape case perjury 'an honest person', court told

It was unreasonable for a jury to convict the former police officer, whose honesty was "crystal clear", his barrister has argued.

The Canberra Times

'Evil' cruise ship sex offender thinks he is victim, child is criminal

A psychiatrist says the 49-year-old, described by his victim's mother as "evil", believes the boy is "95 per cent" to blame.

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.

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