Trial judge misdirected jury, claim lawyers in sex abuse case
Michael Inman Lawyers for an award-winning artist convicted of sexually abusing a girl who became pregnant have attacked the directions given to the jury in the case.
Forensic tests on Eastman weapon
Michael Inman Forensic testing has begun on a weapon that could undermine the verdict of an inquiry into David Eastman's murder conviction.
Driver not at fault over wife's death
Michael Inman A Canberra driver has been cleared of causing a car accident that killed his wife, despite recording a high cannabis reading in the aftermath of the crash.
Southside bashing accused found guilty
Michael Inman A man has been found guilty of bashing another man unconscious outside a southside bar.
'Double jeopardy' appeal begins for brothel madam
Michael Inman A Kambah woman convicted of slavery has been double-punished, Canberra highest ranking court has heard.
Man pleads guilty over violent attack
Michael Inman Court Reporter A man who attacked his partner with a makeshift mace and poured turpentine in her eyes also sent racist text messages to an acquaintance in the weeks before the attack, a court has heard.
Jury set to deliberate in case of bar altercation
Michael Inman Court Reporter A jury has begun deliberating in the case of a man accused of knocking another man unconscious outside a southside bar.
Woman attacked by partner with makeshift mace
Michael Inman A man who attacked his partner with a makeshift mace and poured turpentine in her eyes also sent racist text messages to an acquaintance in the weeks leading up to the attack, a court has heard.
Man claims 'self-defence' in bar bashing
Michael Inman A jury is set to begin deliberating this afternoon in the case of a man accused of punching another man unconscious outside a southside bar.
Paedophile's appeal result on hold
Michael Inman The sentence of a convicted Canberra paedophile remains in limbo after three appeal judges reserved their decision on Monday.
Paedophile's appeal remains in limbo
Michael Inman The sentence of a convicted Canberra paedophile remains in limbo after three appeal judges reserved their decision on Monday.
Mattock-wielding man shot by cops eligible for March parole
Michael Inman A Canberra man shot by police during a domestic dispute has been jailed for more than four years.
Bouncer broke man's jaw, escapes jail term
Michael Inman A nightclub bouncer who broke a punter's jaw and knocking him unconscious with a single punch has avoided a jail sentence.
Bank robbery accessory set free
Michael Inman A Kambah woman who helped her boyfriend rob a northside bank at gunpoint has walked free from a Canberra court.
Bipolar thief should expect jail: Judge
Michael Inman A bipolar drug addict who tried to rob a northside restaurant with a syringe has been told to expect jail time.
Woman accused of fraud faces more charges
Michael Inman Court Reporter A French woman accused of trying to fraudulently obtain a prestige car has been charged over other alleged cons. Police say more charges are expected to be laid within weeks.
Jail for man who torched house
Michael Inman Court Reporter A Conder man who was hired to burn down his boss's home has been jailed for four years.
Conder man jailed for torching boss's home
Michael Inman A Conder man who was hired to burn down his boss's home has been jailed for four years.
Katter party set to take flight
Michael Inman Katter's Australia Party will throw its Akubra in the ring and field Canberra candidates at the federal election.
Woman tells court she was punched in head
Michael Inman The girlfriend of a man allegedly knocked unconscious outside a southside bar was also punched by the accused, a court has heard.
