'Someone in this case is lying,' says Crown
Crown and defence sum up in abuse trial: someone is lying, jury told.
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Patched mob members took money and cars after stand-over visits.
Sex abuser gets lengthy sentence for creating 'living hell'
Victims tell court about the impact of years of sexual abuse.
Man who sexually abused granddaughters hundreds of times jailed
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Violent partner watched from garage as partner sought help from police
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Sex abuse trial told father choked and punched daughter
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Driving death charge against former MP dropped
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