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War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought

Prosecutors want David McBride to spend at least two years in jail after he pleaded guilty to disclosing classified information revealing alleged war crimes.

AAP · May 6, 2024

Grandma avoids conviction for TikTok video of child's genitals

'Not taken for sexual gratification or profit,' judge says.

The Canberra Times · Apr 30, 2024

'Eerily similar': Murderer commits armed robbery months after release

'We can't forget what the original sentence was for,' judge says.

The Canberra Times · Mar 15, 2024

Drive-by shooter behind bars for 'despicable crime against family'

A victim told the offender to 'consider yourself blessed'.

The Canberra Times · Jan 10, 2024

Police accused of unlawful beating acting 'consistent with training'

The alleged victim's evidence was 'an inaccurate reconstruction'.

The Canberra Times · Dec 6, 2023

Judge notes rapist's 'cynical exercise in self ingratiation'

'Time of silence is over': Rape survivor urges others to 'speak up'.

The Canberra Times · Dec 1, 2023

Armed home invasions committed during sleepless 'ice bender'

A teenager was left with psychological scars marked by 'fear, nightmares'.

The Canberra Times · Nov 21, 2023

Brothel rapist jailed for 'degrading series of assaults'

'Sex workers are in a particularly vulnerable position,' a judge said.

The Canberra Times · Nov 17, 2023

Arsonist admits Old Parliament House fire wasn't 'honourable'

The man 'has been isolating himself in fear of public criticism'.

The Canberra Times · Oct 26, 2023

Choking, threat to kill sentencing 'stern', not 'excessive'

He told his girlfriend 'you are dead' and they were 'both gonna die tonight'.

The Canberra Times · Oct 12, 2023