Violent teen on probation before causing fatal Melbourne crash
By Kristian Silva

A Melbourne teenager who had been on probation for just nine days when he caused a deadly, high-speed crash is also facing court over a bashing that left a man with life-long disabilities.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-29/teen-faces-court-over-deadly-tarneit-crash/106738332

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Lawyer says Joshua Brown will admit to childcare centre sex crimes
By Kristian Silva

Joshua Brown, who has been charged with 156 offences, including sexual assault, has appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court via video link.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/alleged-childcare-paedophile-joshua-brown-to-admit-to-crimes/106731432

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'Inadequate' jail sentence for sex worker killer increased after appeal
By Kristian Silva

Xiaozheng Lin will spend more time in prison for killing two sex workers in 2022, following an appeal by the prosecutor.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-27/sex-worker-killer-xiaozheng-lin-has-jail-sentence-increased/106726452

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Dezi Freeman goaded officers to 'come and get me' before fatal shooting
By Kristian Silva

The Coroners Court has heard about Dezi Freeman's final moments before a fatal confrontation at his hideout in Victoria's north-east.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/dezi-freeman-inquest-final-moments-before-police-shootout/106718450

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