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Judge warns jurors as Russell Brand prepares for rape trial in London
By Mazoe Ford

British actor, comedian, and presenter Russell Brand has appeared in a London court for the start of his trial on historical sex offences.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/judge-warns-jurors-as-russell-brand-prepares-for-trial-in-london/107250736

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Man living nomadic lifestyle granted bail for historical child sex offences
By Aisling Brennan

A man's lawyer slams allegations that her client tried to flee after police began investigating allegations of historic child sex offences.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/warwick-man-charged-with-historical-child-sex-offences/107255918

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Teenager who raped girl, 14, jailed under 'adult time' laws
By Rosanne Maloney

The offender was 16 when he sexually assaulted the girl in her bed last year.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/queensland-teenager-jailed-for-raping-girl/107256604

#SexualOffences #Courts #RosanneMaloney

Kimberley leaders hope jailing of 'evil' Broome bishop exposes more abusers
By Rachel Jackson and Erin Parke

Community leaders in Western Australia's Kimberley region are urging locals to call out sex abusers, following the jailing of a Catholic cleric they call "an evil predator".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/christopher-saunders-sentence-hope-for-future/107243456

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