Duo avoid jail for 'dehumanising, degrading' sex acts on 14yo girls, keep names secret
The pair pleaded guilty a year ago to crimes committed when they were teens.
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The accused cannot speak or read English, his lawyer told the court today.
Man who breached home detention sent to prison
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The defendant could face up to three years' imprisonment if found guilty of the charges.
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The woman eventually managed to escape but was left with a broken nose and other injuries.
Trouserless man bitten by police dog flees in patrol car
The wanted thief wriggled out of his trousers after a police dog latched onto him.
Delivery driver breaks 'elderly' man's arm during clash over parking
The man was pushed so hard he flew threw the air and landed on the ground.
'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughter
A parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.
Gangster '666' sentenced for making guns, selling meth and death threats via smuggled prison phone
'Wayniac' said he is ready to reform, but the judge noted he's prospecting for a new gang.
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Son should have been celebrating his birthday. Instead, his father died.
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The victim suffered a concussion, court documents state.
'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on Snapchat
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Hair of woman's dead son stolen by man who lost his own child's ashes
The thief took the woman's locket which contained the irreplaceable item.
Doctor caught drunk behind the wheel of his Jaguar, racks up fourth conviction
The GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.
Athlete discharged on sex offence not in Olympic contention despite claim he put ‘dream aside’
The man's sporting body also said he was not a member when he was charged.
Victim ‘karate-kicked’ in face during night out confronts offender in court
The victim was in town, minding his own business, when he was kicked in the face.
Teen robber caught on child's secret video avoids going to jail
Disguised robbers were caught after a 10-year-old boy secretly took video of them.
When a house clean goes wrong: A damaged sink and bill that's three times the quote
The cleaning company has now been ordered to pay up after damaging a copper sink.
'Deliberate invasion': Man who breached protection sent back to prison
He breached a protection order when he turned up at the woman’s home and tried to hug her.
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The seasonal worker wanted a discharge without conviction. The judge disagreed.
Christchurch man jailed for abusive messages: threatened to ‘cut open’ social worker
The man also threatened to 'cut open' a social worker and stick an apple in her mouth.
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Car dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison term
The car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.
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Missing Marokopa family: Police issue fresh appeal as search continues
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Man jailed for sixth drink-driving conviction has given community the finger, judge says
"You were grossly intoxicated."