NSW Police Slammed for Domestic Violence Inaction
One woman each week is killed by her partner - and around 650 family violence matters occur each day around the nation. In recent times, our politicians and the media have highlighted the gravity of Australia’s domestic violence problem. Earlier...
Mental Health Experts to Accompany Police to Call-Outs
The criminal justice system struggles to effectively deal with the thousands suffering from mental health conditions that come before the courts each year. Around 50% of those in custody are diagnosed with a mental health condition, and around a quarter...
Policemen Prey on Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Who would you call if you were a victim of unwelcome sexual contact? For most people, the first thing that springs to mind is: ‘The police.’ But what happens when the person who is making the advances is a senior...
Man Narrowly Escapes Prison for Assault at Newtown Pub
A man who assaulted a transgender woman at a Newtown pub has narrowly escaped prison time. Alexis Ozanne is one of two men charged with assaulting Stephanie McCarthy at a Newtown pub. He pleaded guilty to ‘affray’ and ‘assault occasioning...
Police Officer Charged with Murder After Shooting Teenager Dead
Dashcams can prove to be very handy in the event that your car is involved in a crash. But many interesting, funny, or even tragic events have also been unintentionally captured by these increasingly-popular devices. Dashcam footage has recently emerged...
Teen Guilty of Manslaughter after Man Jumps on Train Tracks
Less than 30 seconds may be all it takes to change lives forever. It was just after midday on 22 October 2002, when 44-year-old Chris Harris was returning home after celebrating his birthday with family. He was waiting for a...
Stars of Australian Sport on the Wrong Side of the Law
Our sporting stars are admired by millions of Australians, but this does not mean they are out of the law’s long reach. Here we share the stories of five icons of Australian sport who have recently faced criminal charges. 1....
Senator says: “All Cops Are Bastards”
Senator David Leyonhjelm has faced criticism for telling the media on Tuesday that: “There is a saying amongst [soccer fans] that all cops are bastards. The cops have earned that label, they have to un-earn it.” The comments have outraged...
Police to Pay Costs After Assaulting Man Over Dinosaur
We recently penned a blog about removalist Rickey Caton, who was assaulted and then charged by police after he jokingly showed two officers a toy dinosaur during a roadside stop. But it seems the joke is now on the police...
Judge Suspended for Challenging Lawyer to a Fist Fight
Everyone knows Judge Judy, the television judge that often loses her patience with litigants who “pee on her leg and tell her it’s raining”. But one Florida judge has taken it a step further - challenging a lawyer to a...
