Former top judge 'lost everything' for assaulting woman A Supreme Court judge who resigned from the bench after being convicted of assault and intimidation has been sentenced for a subsequent breach. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
Alleged police killing of fugitive 'complete nonsense' An inquest is examining the death of a wanted man whose body was found in a burnt-out car following a police pursuit in bushland. AAP · Dec 12, 2024
Judge who assaulted ex-partner avoids jail sentence A Tasmanian judge has been ordered to serve 100 hours of community service after being found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing a woman. AAP · Nov 13, 2024
Judge to quit after ex-partner assault guilty ruling A Supreme Court judge will resign after being found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing his then-partner and breaching a family violence order. AAP · Nov 12, 2024
Young driver who killed tourist 'feels sick' over crash A 27-year-old woman whose negligent driving caused the death of a tourist has good prospects for rehabilitation and feels sick over the crash, her lawyer says. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Judge 'assault and abuse' case to hear 14 witnesses A court hearing for a Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, is expected to include 14 witnesses. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
Woman's killer should be shown leniency, lawyer argues A man yet to be sentenced for stabbing his ex-wife to death on Christmas Day feels deep remorse, his lawyer has told a court. AAP · May 8, 2024
Hearing date for judge accused of assault, intimidation A Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, is set to face a court hearing of more than a week. AAP · Apr 30, 2024
Grace Tame's abuser may change plea on menacing charge A man who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame when she was a child could change his plea of not guilty to allegations he harassed her online. AAP · Feb 8, 2024
Judge accused of assault too unwell to appear in court A Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, has failed to appear in court because he was feeling unwell. AAP · Feb 6, 2024
Move to suspend judge could be unconstitutional Lawyers for a Supreme Court judge accused of assault and emotional abuse have argued a parliamentary move to suspend him is not constitutional. AAP · Dec 11, 2023
Privacy concerns over bugging of Risdon Prison meeting room used by Susan Neill-Fraser's former lawyer Tasmania Police announces an independent review after it was revealed officers secretly recorded private and legally privileged conversations between lawyers and clients at Risdon Prison for months while trying to make a case against convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser's lawyer. ABC News · Aug 30, 2022