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Wife's knife injury was an accident, not attempted murder: defence

Husband reached 'breaking point' before alleged murder attempt, jury hears.

The Canberra Times

Husband had 'crazed look in eyes' while allegedly trying to kill her, wife says

Daughter screamed father had a knife before alleged murder attempt, jury told.

The Canberra Times

Magistrate barred after courtroom bust-up with lawyer

The former head of a major university who allegedly wiped her saliva on a schoolgirl's face has won a legal bid after her lawyer clashed with a magistrate.

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Accused murderer set to use alleged human rights breach for release bid

The man is co-accused of killing Irma Palasics nearly 25 years ago.

The Canberra Times

NRL star's barrister doesn't have 'slightest faith' in police review

The lawyer said he had been exposing police failings for decades.

The Canberra Times

Magistrate in assault case against former University of New England vice-chancellor showed ‘lack of objectivity’, court told

Prof Brigid Heywood is accused of wiping her spit on a teenager’s face during an International Women’s Day event in 2022

The Guardian - AU

Teen felt ‘degraded and belittled’ by former University of New England vice-chancellor, court told

Prof Brigid Heywood has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and offensive behaviour over an alleged incident in March 2022

The Guardian - AU

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Canberra court played footage of police officers being struck by car, man to be sentenced for negligent driving next month

Thomas Matthews, 31, struck three officers in his car in July 2021, while police were conducting a routine stop of another driver.

ABC News

Startling video shows moment driver runs over police officers

Offender Thomas Matthews has written a letter saying he is "deeply" remorseful.

The Canberra Times

Canberra barristers blame ACT's falling criminal conviction rate on 'cowboy' police who rely on illegal evidence

The ACT Bar Association says "dodgy" officers who fail to collect evidence lawfully are partly responsible for failed prosecutions.

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