Sean Fewster
Sean Fewster has been The Advertiser’s court reporter since 2002, and is the author of the bestselling book City of Evil: the truth about Adelaide’s strange and violent underbelly. As fascinated by law as he is science fiction, he is still waiting for the day suppression orders become extinct.
Articles by Sean Fewster
Carly’s Law won’t threaten your freedom or your lulz
Carly Ryan’s killer had only just begun his life sentence when a person stopped me in the street to ask:…... Read more
Geeks of the world relax!
Those who had watched for the signs made for safe ground early. Others, caught unaware, struggled as the waves that…... Read more
Dear science, please lose the immoral moral superiority
The gag quickly made its way around Facebook. “Dear Religion,” it began. “This week I safely dropped a human being…... Read more
The day lawyers reveal their human side
Lawyers. They make your skin crawl, right? Bunch of narcissistic, self-absorbed, money-hungry leeches. And judges! They’re even worse! Sitting in…... Read more
Outlaw bikies cannot be judged outside the law
Vince Focarelli – alleged leader of the feared New Boys street gang and, briefly, an Adelaide group of Comancheros bikies…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
