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Domestic violence
Why you won’t find this woman’s name on the list of Australian victims of domestic violence murders
Her partner pleaded guilty to doing “an act as a result of which the life, health or safety” of his victim “was likely to be endangered”.
- by Gary Adshead
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Rape charges against Perth bikie Troy Mercanti dropped
A woman who claimed Troy Mercanti assaulted and raped her after a night out in Northbridge has withdrawn her accusations, forcing the police to drop the charges.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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Police
‘They refused to attend’: Perth paramedic slams police response to service station death
But police deny they were called ‘multiple times’ to attend a Dawesville scene where an alleged altercation between two men resulted in a death.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Perth man stabbed by radicalised 16-year-old ‘coming to terms’ with what happened
The man stabbed by a teenager on Saturday night in Willetton by a teen boy who was later shot dead by police has spoken publicly about his ordeal.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Slain bikie boss’ widow sues WA government, hitman after witnessing assassination
Amanda Martin and her daughter filed a lawsuit in the Perth District Court for “damages by way of mental harm suffered” from witnessing Nick Martin be shot by a sniper.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt and Heather McNeill
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Courts
Court document reveals confusion over released Perth detainee’s curfew requirements
A court transcript indicates an immigration detainee released following a High Court decision was granted bail in March by a Perth magistrate who appeared to have no idea he was subject to strict monitoring conditions.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Perth bikie Troy Mercanti accused of ‘backhanding’ woman, raping her after night out in Northbridge
Prosecutors also told the court a second woman has come forward over a separate incident following news of the 56-year-old’s arrest last week.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
WA mum accused of attempting to kill disabled daughter, court told
The woman denies attempting to kill her disabled daughter after allegedly telling medical professionals the child was deteriorating and “nearing the end of her life”.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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Crime
Alleged Perth ‘Ponzi scheme’ fraudster slapped with more charges
Jack Endersby is now alleged to have received more than $2.5 million from 22 victims across Australia.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
‘It’s shocking’: Perth Ahmadiyya Muslim community concerned about Islamophobia after radicalised teen stabbing
Imam Syed Wadood Janud spoke on behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community on Sunday in response to the news that a radicalised 16-year-old boy stabbed a member of the public on Saturday night in Willetton before being shot dead by police.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Second WA detainee allegedly re-offends months after High Court release
The man is accused of aggravated burglary. The discovery of his case comes amid ongoing controversy over the release of another former detainee.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt and Heather McNeill