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Man Acquitted of Murder Due to Evidence of Police Stitch-Up

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After 13 years and two jury trials, Scott Austic has been found not guilty of murdering his pregnant lover and released from prison. Stacy Thorne was murdered in 2007, while 22 weeks pregnant. She was stabbed 21 times at her...

NSW Government to Face Another Corruption Investigation

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The New South Wales Government is facing another corruption investigation, this time over reports that a secret land deal in Western Sydney will cost taxpayers more than double the original purchase price. The deal involves a six hectare property bought...

Teflon Gladys. Is it Time for the NSW Premier to Resign?

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has faced scrutiny recently over her involvement in - or at least wilful blindness in the face of - allegations of corruption by members of her Party. Just a few weeks ago, NSW residents were polarised...

Systemic Bullying, Brutality and Cover-Ups: Officers Speak Out Against Toxic Police Culture

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Police officers say that a dysfunctional and divisive culture within the New South Wales police force is stronger than ever, with a number of officers recently speaking out about toxic leadership, bullying, ‘cliques’, systemic brutality and cover-ups. Speaking to media,...

NSW Police Officer Charged with Assaulting Teenager

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A New South Wales Police Officer who struck a naked teenager 18 times with a baton after he had already been capsicum sprayed and tasered, and was on the ground, is now facing criminal charges. Officer Michial Greenhalgh has pleaded...

The ICAC and NSW Corruption Offences

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Counsel assisting the ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) Scott Robertson SC wrote to premier Gladys Berejiklian on 21 October notifying her that in December, he’ll be issuing his draft submission relating to the evidence unearthed at recent hearings involving her....

The Netflix Access Scam: How Did the Mastermind Do it?

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A Sydney IT professional is facing prison time after pleading guilty to criminal charges involving a scam that made him almost a million dollars over a three-year period. Software developer Evan McMahon’s sophisticated scheme was originally uncovered by the FBI,...

Johnny Depp Vows to Appeal Findings of Domestic Violence

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In the weeks after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of sexual assault charges, Hollywood vowed to change its misogynistic culture. Now, it would seem that a significant shift, supported at the highest levels of the industry, is beginning to occur....

US Election: Accusations of Fraud and Legal Challenges In a Divided Nation

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In an extraordinary attempt to snatch victory from what appears to be the jaws of defeat, United States President Donald Trump has demanded that the counting of postal votes cease, made repeated claims of electoral fraud and mounted legal challenges...

The Offence of Child Sexual Assault in New South Wales

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A 65 year old man has been arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a boy in Sydney more than 30 years ago. NSW Police allege the man sexually assaulted a boy, then aged between 10 and 14 years...
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