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Leanne Fazio 20/8/25 Leanne Fazio 20/8/25

Victoria Sorensen, Jaimie Jeffrey front court over alleged North Geelong bomb hoax

Activists Victoria Sorensen and Jaimie Jeffrey are facing a two-day hearing over a lollie bomb hoax. Jeffrey's lawyer argues the prosecution cannot prove intent to cause fear, stemming from a March 21 incident at the Aerospace Maritime Defence Australia office in North Geelong.

Leanne Fazio 15/6/15 Leanne Fazio 15/6/15

Geelong court: OMG, drivers feared brick attack

Andrew Zingler, for Julian, said his client had a significant psychiatric history and, in the days leading up to the Mr Zingler said Julian had been a cannabis user for 35 years and planned to be drug free when released from jail.

Leanne Fazio 12/3/15 Leanne Fazio 12/3/15

Geelong West man uses stolen credit card on booze and fast food

Seven men from Geelong's soccer community, including Luka Jurkovic and Oscar Cosic, avoided conviction for performing a Nazi salute.

Leanne Fazio 7/5/14 Leanne Fazio 7/5/14

Geelong cardiologist Sandy Black placed on sex offenders register for 15 years

Lawyer Rob Stary said his client had already engaged in extensive psychological treatment to prevent reoffending and address underlying issues.