Jaw-breaking culprit released over knife thrust in 'unexplained drunken anger' The offender was on a court order for breaking a man's jaw when he used a knife as a weapon. The Canberra Times · Jul 22, 2022
Australian Federal Police Association slams sentence for Canberra drug-driver who crashed stolen Mercedes into cop car The incident occurred in October last year when the young man attempted to avoid police by driving along a footpath before loosing traction, doing a 180-degree turn, accelerating and crashing head on into a police car. ABC News · Jul 12, 2022
ACT Supreme Court formally ends prosecution of Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery The ACT Supreme Court formally ends the prosecution of Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery as his legal team considers seeking costs for the case, which has spanned four years. ABC News · Jul 8, 2022
'Voice in my head' prompts woman to touch girl's vaginal area for protection A woman who touched her daughter's vaginal area also bashed her using a belt and boot. The Canberra Times · Jul 8, 2022
'Grateful' NSW residents closer to being heard in Orroral Valley fire inquiry The Chief Coroner refusing a group of Bumbalong residents from taking part in the inquiry was an error, the ACT Supreme Court has found. The Canberra Times · Jul 6, 2022
Chidi Okwechime guilty of raping, choking woman he met during night out at Canberra club An ACT Supreme Court jury finds 34-year-old Chidi Okwechime guilty of raping and choking a woman he met while out in Canberra's city centre. ABC News · Jun 23, 2022
Retired ACT chief justice selected as anti-corruption watchdog commissioner Helen Murrell SC left the ACT Supreme Court in March after more than eight years at the helm. The Canberra Times · Jun 22, 2022
Judge takes aim at Lisa Wilkinson's mention of Brittany Higgins in Logies speech as Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial delayed Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann is granted a temporary stay on his trial after journalist Lisa Wilkinson, who interviewed Ms Higgins, gave a speech at the Logie Awards on Sunday night. ABC News · Jun 21, 2022
'So disrespected': Influencer clashes with rape trial lawyer, details 60 Minutes hopes She accused the barrister of trying to "trick" her, and later stopped mid-sentence as she said he was "really not a nice -". The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2022
Kambah man acquitted of childlike sex doll importation charge The Kambah man faced a second trial in the ACT Supreme Court after the first ended with a hung jury. The Canberra Times · Jun 15, 2022
Canberra man Chidi Okwechime described as 'deranged animal' during rape trial A woman who says she was raped by Chidi Okwechime, who she met at a Canberra nightclub last year, describes him as a "deranged animal". ABC News · Jun 14, 2022
Canberra teen found not guilty of murdering 18-year-old in brawl at Weston Creek Skate Park A Canberra boy involved in a skate park brawl is found not guilty of murdering an 18-year-old man, who died of stab wounds at the scene. The now 17-year-old remains in custody awaiting sentencing for stabbing the victim's cousin, who survived. ABC News · Jun 3, 2022
Angry 'predator' shouts at prosecutor, claims rape merely 'sex in public' The rapist huffed and puffed in the ACT Supreme Court dock before yelling out. The Canberra Times · Jun 3, 2022
'Unable to sleep in our own beds': family traumatised by home invasion Two men found guilty of a home invasion have faced a sentencing hearing. The Canberra Times · May 31, 2022
ABC News · May 31, 2022 Trial of Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann set to be delayed Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann tell the ACT Supreme Court he is unable to find a barrister to represent him by the trial's start date, due to circumstances beyond anyone's control.
The Canberra Times · May 27, 2022 Children among drug addict's targets during 'almost deranged' crime spree A criminal who roamed Canberra streets to steal from numerous people has been sentenced to nearly three years' jail.
ABC News · May 26, 2022 Victims of former Ainslie Football Club coach Stephen Porter tell court of lasting impact of abuse ACT Supreme Court Justice Loukas-Karlsson reminds victims in the case, who had expressed feelings of shame as a result of the abuse, that "the fault lies with the offender, not with any of you".
ABC News · May 26, 2022 Bernard Collaery's trial date set for October, against his wishes, as dispute with federal government drags on Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery will face trial in the ACT Supreme Court in October, four years after he was first charged with conspiring to release classified information about an alleged spying operation in East Timor.
The Canberra Times · May 25, 2022 'You're gonna take the rap': Alleged killer claims he was pressured to confess The 17-year-old gave evidence in the ACT Supreme Court on Wednesday, saying he initially thought he had "killed someone".
ABC News · May 25, 2022 Teen accused of stabbing death at Weston Creek Skate Park picked up knife to protect himself, court hears A boy on trial in the ACT Supreme Court for killing an 18-year-old man at a Canberra skate park gives a graphic account of how he stabbed the victim's cousin but continues to deny he killed the other man.
The Canberra Times · May 23, 2022 COVID-19 made me sell meth, 'disgraced' drug trafficker claims The 37-year-old faces the prospect of deportation after he was sentenced on Monday to nine-and-a-half months in jail.
The Canberra Times · May 18, 2022 'Oh man': Alleged murderer complains case is 'dragging on' The man accused of a Kambah killing has been committed to the ACT Supreme Court for trial.
ABC News · May 17, 2022 ACT Supreme Court refuses Bernard Collaery's application for government agency documents The latest twist in the saga of the government's pursuit of Bernard Collaery sees the ACT Supreme Court refuse his application for piles of documents from agencies, including the overseas spy group ASIS.
ABC News · May 16, 2022 Jeremiah Deakin sentenced to two and a half years in jail for deceiving former sex client into paying him $718,000 A man who posed as a female ASIO officer as part of an elaborate scam to obtain money from a former sex client is sentenced to nearly two and a half years in jail by the ACT Supreme Court.
The Canberra Times · May 7, 2022 Roadside rapist who impregnated cousin has non-parole period doubled The man's 18-month minimum jail term was not even close to being enough, a trio of judges said as they upped it to three years.