A top criminal defence lawyer says it is highly likely the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will begin an “unprecedented” fourth trial against disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne. On Wednesday, the former Parramatta Eels fullback was released from Sydney’s Mary Wade Correctional Centre after the Court ofContinue Reading
Bruce Lehrmann will appeal the Federal Court finding that he raped Brittany Higgins. News.com.au has confirmed Mr Lehrmann has lodged an appeal today with the Federal Court. The documents have not yet been served on Channel 10 and Lisa Wilkinson. Ms Higgins, who has moved to France, is currently inContinue Reading
Bruce Lehrmann is considering an appeal against Justice Michael Lee’s landmark judgment that he raped Brittany Higgins. News.com.au can reveal that Mr Lehrmann has hired noted appeals specialist Guy Reynolds SC, and the appeal plan is likely to be flagged at this week’s costs hearing, on May 1. The barrister’sContinue Reading
Up to 400 rape cases will reportedly be reviewed as part of an audit into sexual assault cases prosecuted by the NSW DPP. Earlier this month, Director of Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC announced an audit of all sexual assault cases to ensure they are able to stand trial amid criticismsContinue Reading
NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC will conduct an audit on all sexual assault cases to ensure they are able to stand trial amid criticisms from judges. On Wednesday, Ms Dowling revealed she had instructed her team to examine “every brief” pertaining to sexual assault that goes toContinue Reading
A mum has shared the horrifying story of how her daughter was groomed by an online predator. Parent Cyber Safety Consultant founder Jen Hoey said her daughter met the perpetrator, who posed as another nine-year-old girl, while her daughter was playing an online game at a friend’s home. “Essentially whatContinue Reading