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Defence claims abuse evidence 'fundamentally problematic' in family abuse trial

Defence claims abuse evidence 'fundamentally problematic' in family abuse trial

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Counsel for two accused men point to contradictions as jury hears closing speeches
Prosecution says family 'operated without sexual boundaries' in abuse trial

Prosecution says family 'operated without sexual boundaries' in abuse trial

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

The six men, aged between 32 and 55, face a combined total of 20 charges – 16 of which pertain to the main complainant, who is deaf.
Woman allegedly sexually abused by family 'so angry' after brother said he never had sex with her

Woman allegedly sexually abused by family 'so angry' after brother said he never had sex with her

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

This man, referred to as Accused E, is accused of 16 counts of sexual abuse against his sister over an eight-year period between 2003 and 2011.
Alleged sex abuse incident took place in different location to previous evidence, court told

Alleged sex abuse incident took place in different location to previous evidence, court told

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

The primary complainant in a familial abuse trial has told defence counsel for her brother that an alleged incident of sexual abuse took place in a different location than she said previously in her evidence

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