TAC compensation anguish for grieving mum [The Age]

Her 45-year-old husband of almost two years was killed when her cousin, Jake Flintrop, took a corner too fast and slammed into a power pole at Morwell, in Victoria's south-east in November 2016.

‘I can’t breathe’: Danny Richards’ family seek answers to custody death [The Age]

The State Coroner is investigating how Melbourne man Daniel "Danny" Richards died in police custody, with a witness saying that "I can't breathe" was one of the last things he said.

Innocent, bashed man sues police over botched Hares & Hyenas raid [The Age]

Nik Dimopoulos, the innocent man who was seriously hurt when police mistakenly raided a gay community book shop last year, is suing the state government for compensation for his physical and mental injuries. The amount of damages being sought is not specified. Mr Dimopoulos’ solicitor, Jeremy King, declined to comment.

Police could be sued over Laidley photo leak, lawyer warns [The Age]

Victoria Police could face a civil lawsuit over widespread sharing of photographs of former AFL coach Dean Laidley taken while he was in police custody last weekend.

Police complaints in spotlight after man’s neck breaks during arrest [The Age]

Three police officers arrived at Chris Karadaglis’s Warrnambool home to deal with what would usually be considered a minor complaint. Chris’ stereo was turned up too loud.

IBAC finds police did not use excessive force in Hares & Hyenas raid [The Age]

Victoria’s anti corruption watchdog has cleared police of using excessive force during a botched raid at a gay bookshop that left an innocent man with horrific injuries.