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German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 12, 2026

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For decades, Toby Moran was suspected of murdering his girlfriend. Key points and original sources are listed below.

For decades, Toby Moran was suspected of murdering his girlfriend. Now the long-time suspect is suing the state, claiming malicious prosecution.S1 S2

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German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

For decades, Toby Moran was suspected of murdering his girlfriend. Now the long-time suspect is suing the state, claiming malicious prosecution.

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German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

For decades, Toby Moran was suspected of murdering his girlfriend. Now the long-time suspect is suing the state, claiming malicious prosecution.

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German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

For decades, Toby Moran was suspected of murdering his girlfriend. Now the long-time suspect is suing the state, claiming malicious prosecution.

German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

Australia Crime & Justice NSW Police

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 12, 2026

The brief

For decades, Toby Moran was suspected of murdering his girlfriend. Key points and original sources are listed below.

For decades, Toby Moran was suspected of murdering his girlfriend. Now the long-time suspect is suing the state, claiming malicious prosecution.S1 S2

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German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

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German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

German backpacker sues NSW for malicious prosecution over girlfriend’s death

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