Couple Awarded Compensation After Illegal Raid
In yet another example of taxpayers paying for police misconduct, the State of Queensland has been ordered to pay couple David Bulsey and Yvette Lenov $230,000 in damages plus interest and legal costs after police illegally raided their home, assaulted, illegally...
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...
Whaling Company Fined for Wilful Contempt
The Federal Court of Australia has fined a Japanese whaling company $1 million for the criminal offence of ‘wilful contempt’ after it breached a 2008 order made under section 475 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)...
Teenaged Terrorism Suspect Must Face Supreme Court
A Victorian judge has ordered that a teenager accused of plotting a terrorist act must face the Supreme Court, instead of the Children’s Court. The 17-year-old’s home was raided in May this year, during which police allegedly discovered a range...
Reality TV Stars Almost Egged
A 25-year-old woman from Punchbowl is facing court for throwing eggs at a stage where reality TV stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner were about to appear for a promotional event at Westfields in Parramatta. The assailant is alleged to have...
Picnic Table Drivers Could Face Charges
People are always finding new and inventive ways from getting from one place to another - motors have been attached to all kinds of objects, from chairs to luggage, and even the good old Aussie esky. But it seems that...
Court Slams Police Over Illegal Facebook Hack
The defendant is normally the one who ‘faces the fire’ inside the courtroom. But in one recent court case in Sydney, the tables were turned when it was revealed that a police officer had acted outside the law. The Case...
DNA Falsely Connecting People to Crimes
DNA is often thought of as a ‘magic bullet’ – having the ‘final say’ as far as the facts are concerned, but this isn’t always the case. In fact, the improper use of DNA evidence is fraught with danger -...
‘WTF’ Cases That Will Have You Shaking Your Head
Animals have no independent voice, and it is left to concerned humans to conserve and protect them from cruelty. Although we still have a long way to go before animals are granted basic rights, there are acts of cruelty that...
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....
