Courts
Classified documents case against Trump dismissed
Former US president Donald Trump will no longer face trial for mishandling classified documents after a federal judge he appointed threw out the case.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Sister of girl who died on mattress in religious home speaks at trial
The older sister of Elizabeth Struhs, allegedly killed by her parents and their fringe religious group, has started giving evidence.
- by Cloe Read
Trio found guilty of gang rape of three women during buck’s party weekend
Maurice Hawell, his younger brother Marius Hawell, and friend Andrew David faced trial over the sexual assaults across two nights at an Airbnb apartment.
- by Sarah McPhee
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Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin breaks down as judge dismisses charges against him in Rust killing
The actor, who was facing up to 18 months in jail for an involuntary manslaughter charge, cried and embraced his attorneys after the decision was announced.
- by Morgan Lee
Man sentenced to life over plot to rape and murder British TV personality Holly Willoughby
Gavin Plumb’s elaborate kidnap plan, as fleshed out in vivid detail in an online chat group, involved attempting to “ambush” the television presenter at her family home.
‘I’d wake up and already be having a panic attack’: The forgotten victims of domestic violence
Studies show girls who grow up in violent homes are more likely to become victims of domestic violence themselves. That was true of Kate.
- by Jordan Baker
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Crime
Sydney businessman charged with sex crimes against 10 women in case ‘unlike any other’
A venture capitalist from Sydney has been charged with dozens of counts of rape and abuse against 10 women in a major test of new consent laws.
- by Perry Duffin
Tougher bail rules, ankle monitors: Victoria flags youth crime crackdown
Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes says nothing is off the table as she meets with police, legal advocates and community groups over public concerns about young repeat offenders.
- by Kieran Rooney, Annika Smethurst and Wendy Tuohy
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Brisbane
‘Our God is greater’: Group prayed while girl slowly died
A court has been told the mother of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, a type 1 diabetic, repeatedly declared her faith that God would save the girl.
- by Cloe Read
Woman killed ‘sugar daddy’ and used severed thumb to steal from bank account, court told
The 22-year-old from Washington is accused of using the thumb of a 53-year-old man to steal money to pay for Uber rides, marijuana and alcohol.
- by Jenny Gathright
As Elizabeth lay dying, her family turned to God. Now, 14 people face trial
The eight-year-old’s parents allegedly prayed for her when the girl needed medical help. The criminal trial will bend the conventions of the Queensland court system.
- by Cloe Read