Disgraced ex-deputy mayor behind bars ahead of appeal A former deputy mayor convicted of domestic violence and fraud will remain in jail after a "highly speculative" bail bid was rejected ahead of an appeal. AAP · Dec 6, 2024
Disgraced ex-deputy mayor breaks down in release bid A former Sydney deputy mayor who plans to fight his convictions for domestic violence and fraud has a history of delaying proceedings, a court has been told. AAP · Oct 23, 2024
Mehajer jailed for staged car crash, traffic fine plot Disgraced ex-deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has thanked a judge for a "second chance after being jailed for a staged car crash and a scheme to lower traffic fines. AAP · Oct 22, 2024
Alleged forgeries left Mehajer worse off, lawyer says A case by crown prosecutors that Salim Mehajer fraudulently signed two legal documents would make him the "worst forger in the world," a jury has been told. AAP · Jun 29, 2023
Mehajer's sister, ex-solicitor deny signing documents Salim Mehajer has been accused of forging documents to obtain a financial advantage and other people whose names appear on them have denied signing them. AAP · Jun 27, 2023
Mehajer had 'no need' to forge solicitor's signature The bankrupt former deputy mayor of a since-merged Sydney council asked police how a document he's accused of forging was filed to the Federal Court. AAP · Jun 21, 2023
'Bizarre' allegations sprinkled with 'lies': Mehajer The former deputy mayor of a since-merged Sydney council asked a jury not to place weight on his current circumstances or let his "notoriety" influence them. AAP · Apr 19, 2023
Mehajer's alleged bullet threat to woman's mother Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer is defending himself against multiple alleged domestic violence offences. AAP · Apr 18, 2023
Salim Mehajer banned from starting lawsuits in NSW as judge labels him 'vexatious litigant' Salim Mehajer's argument that vexatious litigant orders would place a "great burden" on him falls on deaf ears as he is banned from taking civil action in NSW. ABC News · Jun 2, 2022
Salim Mehajer could soon be a 'vexatious litigant' after bringing too many unfounded cases, court hears A Supreme Court judge says he intends to ban former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer from launching civil action in any court in NSW. ABC News · Jun 1, 2022