Even when a prosecution fails to convict someone, the process of defending against charges can itself can be a form of punishment.
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Pesutto is on the hook for legal costs after being found to have defamed Deeming. Now she’s intending to sue Pesutto’s backers, including key Liberal Party figures.
The imposition of fines and fees on people unable to pay has had a disproportionate impact on Black and Latino communities.
The industry minister resigned his position after refusing to seek and disclose the names of an anonymous donor to his recent legal costs.
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