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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Tom silvagni - The Untold Story

'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short

A state government is pledging to stop convicted rapists using suppression orders following the high-profile cases of Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr.

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Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists after Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge

Premier Ben Carroll promises if re-elected to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts

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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

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Secrecy in Victoria’s courts is rife. Here are 6 reforms that would make the system better

In late June, Victoria’s Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny committed to reviewing the operation of the state’s Open Courts Act. This follows a period of immense public scrutiny of the state of open justice in Victoria following two high-profile events.

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State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

A state is seeking advice on suppression order laws after a cross-outlet media complaint over a "tactic" being used to shield defendants.

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'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

A study claiming open justice laws have failed to keep suppression orders in check has used incomplete data, a law academic says.

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Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions.

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Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son will challenge his two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail.

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'Fully committed': Hayes offers support to Silvagnis

New football boss Lenny Hayes is the first St Kilda official to comment after the Tom Silvagni court case, with Stephen and Jack at the club.

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Tom Silvagni Sentenced To 6 Years & 2 Months In Jail For 2 Counts Of Rape: ‘No Remorse’

“You have demonstrated no remorse and no insight into any aspect of your wrongdoing. Not the rapes, not altering the Uber receipt or your later conduct. Successful rehabilitation requires both," the judge said as he handed down his sentence.

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'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.

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Court identity loophole 'masking wealthy criminals'

Legal experts are scrutinising one state's suppression order laws after the son of an AFL great managed to have his court proceedings suppressed.

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Rape Victim Confronts 23 Y.O. Tom Silvagni In Court With Powerful Statement: ‘You’re Evil’

“Tom Silvagni, you raped me not once but twice. You know this, I know this and now so does everyone else. You can continue denying [it] for the rest of your life. But deep down you were very much aware of what you did.”

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'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.

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Tom Silvagni, 23, Named As High Profile Rapist After Gag Order Lifted

Tom Silvani was found guilty last week of raping a woman at his home and trying to cover it up.

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How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with rape.

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Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.

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