Erin Pearson
Erin Pearson covers crime and justice for The Age.
Daughter of ‘ISIS bride’ in school, enjoying freedoms of Australia
Zeinab Ahmad wants to be released on bail to reunite with her seven-year-old, who lived with her in a tent in Syria until their return to Australia last month.
- Erin Pearson
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Mum of Gavin Preston killer used AI to ask the court for leniency
The mother of Jaedon Tito said her son had taken up colouring in to “clear his mind” in prison after he and another man were convicted of killing the underworld figure.
- Erin Pearson
Behind the glamour of a Mount Buller ski trip: How an allegedly spiked vodka led a socialite to court
A night out at Mount Buller that started with dancing ended with a call for paramedics. Now, a socialite faces court after allegedly being caught on CCTV spiking her friend’s drink.
- Erin Pearson
‘Hunting women’: Policeman who preyed on domestic violence victims jailed
When professional standards police first called Amanda* to ask her how she knew policeman Andrew Craig Adams, she professed he was the nicest policeman she’d ever met.
- Erin Pearson
Son of boxing champion charged with murder after alleged fight at pub in Melbourne’s west
25-year-old Millenium Nyolic was found dead behind a pub over the weekend. A Williamstown man has faced court charged with murder.
- Erin Pearson
Ashley’s remains were found in 2019. Investigators hope an inquest will uncover the truth
The remains of the 25-year-old lay undiscovered beneath the ground in Geelong for up to a year until a neighbour went looking for sewer pipes.
- Erin Pearson
‘Hate those bastards’: ISIS bride’s uncle unleashes on ‘evil’ terror group
Abraham Abbas has offered his home and financial support for charged ISIS bride Zeinab Ahmad if she is released on bail, saying the terror organisation goes against everything he stands for.
- Erin Pearson
ISIS bride acted like ‘deputy’ to abusive father after family bought teen slave, police claim
A slave captured by Islamic State was sold to a Melbourne family living in Syria for sex and housework, a court has been told.
- Erin Pearson
The Christmas Day text that got former CFMEU boss John Setka charged
Police have accused Setka of telling people to sleep with their mothers, get liposuction and stop sucking up to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- Erin Pearson
Cate Sayers scores win against former husband Luke to keep defamation case in public eye
Justice Andrew Watson ruled on Wednesday that moving the case out of the Supreme Court would potentially prevent public vindication for Cate Sayers if she were to win.
- Erin Pearson