Luay Sako pleaded not guilty to murdering Celeste Manno, with his lawyer Sam Norton citing the case's complexity and reliance on medical evidence.

Melbourne's courtrooms have seen many prominent figures, including our Partner Sam Norton, who is noted for his impactful landmark rulings and initiatives that advance the legal field.

Joining a panel of guests on the ABC Podcast, Rob Stary discusses the September 11 attacks in the United States and how this ultimately changed the way Western countries perceive the threat of terrorism. 

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.

Rian Farrell, 23, pleads not guilty to murdering his best friend, Liam Cahill, during a brawl in Melbourne. Claiming self-defence, Farrell admits to stabbing Cahill, with the defence arguing against intent. The case highlights the incident's severity, as Cahill was stabbed through the heart.

Victorian police consult the Director of Public Prosecutions on historic child sexual assault allegations against former Archbishop George Pell. Allegations from two men in Ballarat claim inappropriate conduct in the late 1970s. Pell denies the claims, while legal experts express concerns over the fairness of the process.

Victoria is considering judge-only trials to reduce COVID-related court delays, with support from Liberty Victoria and the Law Council of Australia.

Australian writer Dr. Yang Hengjun faces daily interrogations and worsening conditions in Chinese custody. Detained since January, he is shackled during interrogations and denied communication with lawyers or family. His situation raises serious concerns over allegations of espionage and human rights violations.

High Court deliberates on sentencing a Melbourne woman who drowned three of her children in a car. Experts discuss the complexities of punishing crimes committed simultaneously and in contrast. Distressing themes noted. Contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 for support.

Victoria Police investigates whistleblowers linked to Helloworld's free flights for Finance Minister Mathias Cormann's family. Discover the details of the leaked information that revealed the connections before a major travel contract, and Senator Cormann's response.

The families of women and children detained in Syria are threatening to take the Federal Government to court, claiming it is legally obliged to repatriate Australian citizens since the fall of the Islamic State group.

Defence lawyers and justice reformers say the figures should be a “circuit breaker” to review government policies such as tight bail laws, which drove the growth in prisoner numbers before the COVID-19 crisis.

Colin Hahne found not guilty of all 35 charges, including theft, fraud and falsifying documents, in the Victorian County Court verdict over alleged theft of tens of thousands from former Woman's Day editor Nene King.

A young Melbourne man, Harun Causevic, 18, once accused in an alleged Anzac Day terror plot, has avoided conviction and further custody on weapons offences after being arrested with four other teenagers.