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New South Wales

Hate crime killer to be sentenced after guilty plea

January 16, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Scott Johnson's murderer made a surprise confession in court.

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International

Massage parlour killer pleads guilty, may face death penalty

August 2, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Robert Aaron Long has been sentenced to life in prison but still faces more charges.

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Australian Capital Territory

Gay hookup site user targeted by violent robbers

April 7, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A young man has admitted his role in the crime last year.

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Australian Capital Territory, National

Sex worker rape verdict raises need for law review

August 28, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A former actor has been jailed over failing to pay two male escorts.

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Tagged Canberra, crime, decriminalisation, DecrimQLD, Janelle Fawkes, Jules Kim, law, News, Queensland Law Reform Commission, rape, Respect Inc, Scarlet Alliance, sex workLeave a comment
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International

Two men arrested over Puerto Rico trans woman murders

May 5, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The killings are being treated as transphobic hate crimes.

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International

US man charged with homophobic rape of lesbian

April 1, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The alleged rapist faces multiple charges after saying he would “fix the gay”.

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New South Wales

Teens charged in possible hate crime Grindr murder

February 15, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Police are investigating motives for the latest violent crime linked to the app.

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International, National

Activists call for end to violence after string of sex worker murders

February 3, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Trans sex worker Kimberley McRae was killed in Sydney last month.

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International

Irish trans sex worker wins conviction against assailant

December 17, 2019January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

She fought off the violent client by hitting him in the groin.

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