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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Inmates denied open air exercise sue govt for false imprisonment

They include a former gang leader, a detainee who rioted while drunk on "prison brew", and a serial criminal who assaulted a guard after being denied a milkshake.

The Canberra Times

Former elite junior cricket coach Ian Harold King has two years and seven months added to his jail sentence

The 79-year-old is already serving a 22-year sentence for offences against children he coached in the 1990s. Now he has received another two years and 11 months in jail after pleading guilty to another charge.

ABC News

Former cricket pro gets more jail time after luring boy for 'tragic' sex abuse

Ian King was already serving a term of about 22 years behind bars after abusing several boys he coached in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

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Victims may have yawned when threatened by ranting bikie boss: barrister

A prosecutor has described the claim as "nonsense", noting the offender is not "a normal suburban dad".

The Canberra Times

'Sh-tbag ex-husband' caused $733k fire damage to get escort's attention

The offender has an "extreme emotional responses to seek attention", a court heard.

The Canberra Times

Cocaine courier complains sentencing judge 'not properly informed'

The 43-year-old has been refused bail after unsuccessfully arguing he cannot prepare his case from behind bars.

The Canberra Times

Cocaine courier jailed over $104k back seat bust, 'dirty' cash

The aspiring real estate agent, who already had a drug trafficking conviction on his criminal record, will spend at least 15 months behind bars.

The Canberra Times

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'World's greatest catfish' sentenced to nearly six years for crime spree

Justice Geoffrey Kennett sentenced Kirkwood to a total jail term of five years and nine months with a non-parole period of three years.

The Canberra Times

Would-be hitman 'living in fantasy world' when he used 'kidnapping car' to rob boy

The 30-year-old is an "inept" criminal and "not a gangster", his lawyer insisted on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

From bricks to the bench, lateral thinking serves new judge well

When Justice Geoffrey Kennett struggled to reach the minimum weight required for rowing races, he sought the assistance of two house bricks.

The Canberra Times

'Outstanding': New judges to take Supreme Court to 'next level'

The pair are known for their "huge intellects, their astute legal analysis and their prodigious capacity for hard work", the chief justice says.

The Canberra Times

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