'Provocation' led to Indigenous camp violence: neo-Nazi A neo-Nazi leader has pleaded guilty to violent disorder but argues his group's storming of an Indigenous camp was targeting a third party. AAP · Oct 28
Accused killer Lynn speaks of 'disgusting' jail attack Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, who denies murdering a camper, has described attacks behind bars as prosecutors challenge his bid for release ahead of retrial. AAP · Oct 22
'Concerning' steps taken by chess pro's alleged stalker A middle-aged man whose alleged stalking of a chess player coincided with her being detained twice overseas has lost his bid for bail. AAP · Sep 23
Tobacco kingpin's tasker jailed over rival arson jobs A lieutenant to an illicit tobacco kingpin, who organised and executed arsons and thefts on his behalf, has been jailed for his extremely serious offending. AAP · Sep 2
Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack Former AFL icon and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will fight a prison sentence he received for assaulting a woman. AAP · Aug 27
Tobacco kingpin's arson tasker says he's changed A judge has been urged to consider a tobacco arson ringleader's exceptional rehabilitation when sentencing him for a spate of organised crime firebombings. AAP · Aug 26
Ralph Carr’s lawyer says rape verdict a ‘miscarriage of justice’ as entertainment figure faces legal hurdle over sentencing Victorian county court judge says former talent manager has ‘hurdle to jump’ to have sentence stayed until appeal is heard The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
Ralph Carr in ‘living hell’ after being convicted of rape, Victorian court hears Lawyer for the entertainment industry and AFL figure says his career is ‘destroyed’ following conviction The Guardian - AU · Aug 17
Murderer glares at victim's family, berated by judge A man convicted of murdering his former wife and staging her death as a suicide is appealing against his conviction and sentence of life behind bars. AAP · Aug 7
Ex-AFL star Winmar pushes for no jail time over assault Former AFL icon Nicky Winmar has already suffered punishment from the sporting world for assaulting a woman, a sentencing hearing has been told. AAP · Aug 6
How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns. AAP · Aug 3
Ralph Carr, entertainment industry and AFL figure, revealed as Melbourne businessman guilty of raping former staffer Suppression order lifted over 66-year-old, who also goes Ralph Carnovale-Carr, after he was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault The Guardian - AU · Aug 3
What the jury didn’t hear before it found a well-connected Melbourne man guilty of rape After a three-week trial, a man has been found guilty of raping a former employee, whose imperfect account was central to the case The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
Well-connected rapist's identity to remain a secret A prominent Melbourne identity has been found guilty of raping a younger woman but a gag order over his identity will remain in place to protect his safety. AAP · Jul 28
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28 Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer Jury finds that the man, who cannot be named, assaulted the woman at his home in March 2023
AAP · Jul 22 Well-connected man disputes 'horrible mixture of lies' The rape trial of a man with connections to Melbourne's elite has entered its final stages, with lawyers making their closing arguments to the jury.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22 Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lying
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17 Alleged rape victim wanted to take well-connected Melbourne man for ‘all that he’s worth’, court hears The man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in Victoria’s county court
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8 High-profile Melbourne man called rapist and punched in face shortly after he raped former employee, court hears The man, who cannot be named, faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in Victoria’s county court. He has pleaded not guilty
AAP · Jul 8 Rape-accused Melbourne identity claims woman is lying A man with connections to Melbourne's elite has denied he sexually assaulted and raped a former worker after using cocaine with her at his home.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4 Greg Lynn denied bail as he seeks permanent stay in Victorian high country murder trial Former airline pilot to remain in custody ahead of retrial over campsite death of 73-year-old Carol Clay in 2020
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26 Accused killer Greg Lynn seeks bail to live with son as lawyers apply for permanent stay in case Former airline pilot faces retrial over death of 73-year-old Carol Clay in 2020
AAP · Feb 26 Accused murderer Greg Lynn makes bid for freedom Greg Lynn has made an application for bail in the Victorian Supreme Court while charged with the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.
AAP · Jan 27 Diabetic driver loses bid for silence in crash inquest A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has lost his bid to be excused as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.
AAP · Jan 20 AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will face a contested hearing over serious assault allegations.