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Notorious underworld figure Tony Mokbel’s bail granted
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures will be released on bail after almost two decades in prison. Tony Mokbel, 59, arrived at court on Friday morning from prison in …
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‘Inadequate’ sentence appealed after five die in crash
Prosecutors will appeal a “manifestly inadequate” prison term handed to a man who killed five people and a dog in one of Victoria’s deadliest crashes. Christopher Joannidis, who was warned …
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Woman faces life in jail for murdering partner’s father
Kon Kritikos would do anything for his loved ones. The grandfather’s warmth would light up any room he entered, his nephew told a court. When his de facto daughter-in-law needed …
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Five-and-a-half years’ jail for driver who killed five
A driver has been locked up for five-and-a-half years after being warned by police about a dangerous intersection before he drove through it and killed five people. Minutes before one …
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Accused ‘sadistic, vile’ rapist to face fresh trial
A man who allegedly posed as a cop to rape two teenage sex workers more than 36 years ago has had his convictions set aside and will face a fresh …
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Bail for cleaner accused of hiding Isla Bell’s remains
A cleaner accused of helping to hide Isla Bell’s remains for three weeks is set to be freed on bail, as tears from the 19-year-old’s supporters filled a court. Eyal …
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Accused multiple stabber refuses to give DNA to police
A man accused of stabbing five people in a rampage across Melbourne will be forced to hand over his DNA after refusing to allow police to swab his mouth. Christopher …
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Stabbing accused dumps lawyer mid-court hearing
An accused serial stabber has dumped his lawyer and opted to represent himself during his first court appearance after allegedly attacking five strangers. Christopher Raftopoulos, a former plasterer, appeared in …
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Greek-Australian man accused of stabbing spree refuses to come to court
An accused serial stabber who randomly attacked five people over the weekend has refused to face court or speak to anyone since being thrown behind bars. Christopher Raftopoulos, 31, is …
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Accused murderer of Spiro Filidis laughs as he faces court over death
A Melbourne man charged over the murder of Spiros Triandafilidis, 46, earlier this week has laughed as he faced court for the offending. An accused murderer has laughed while facing …