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Joel Micallef found not guilty of Nikkita Azzopardi’s murder because of mental impairment
Sam Norton defends Mr. Micallef, who admits to killing Ms. Azzopardi, arguing for a not guilty verdict due to schizophrenia. Justice Amanda Fox acknowledges Micallef's delusions of perceived threat, and he will return to discuss his supervision order.
Accused arsonist Phoenix Tims asks judge to vary his bail so he can jet off to Bali
Mr. Tims, an electrical apprentice, faces charges for a fire at a panel shop that killed two men. His lawyer, Nisha Patel, stated he will admit to lighting the fire, but there is a dispute over his recklessness level.
Seven men from Geelong's soccer community, including Luka Jurkovic and Oscar Cosic, avoided conviction for performing a Nazi salute
Seven men from Geelong's soccer community, including Luka Jurkovic and Oscar Cosic, avoided conviction for performing a Nazi salute.
Liam Glascott fronts court over alleged sexual offending
Former basketball coach Liam Glascott faces serious charges, including two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. A recent court appearance revealed delays in document provision by Victoria Police, prompting a magistrate to order costs. Glascott remains on bail, with a committal mention scheduled for May.
A Current Affair reporter Seb Costello charged with assault
Seb Costello, an A Current Affair reporter, faces two unlawful assault charges from a neighbourhood dispute in Melbourne, despite the victims retracting their statements. He plans to contest with lawyer Sam Norton.
Lianno Sukte: Ex-Melba College student stomped on man outside Bottlemart Croydon
Jason Roberts, convicted in the Silk-Miller murders of two Victorian police officers, has been granted a retrial after the Court of Appeal deemed his conviction unsound. His claim of innocence and new evidence will be examined in court, as he seeks a fair trial.
Borce Ristevski back in court charged with wife Karen’s murder
Borce Ristevski’s court case adjourned to May 16 as lawyers review 22,000 pages of evidence in complex murder matter; defence highlights scale and varied issues in the brief.
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