The man charged with raping and murdering Drogheda woman Jill Meagher has been accused of raping her three times before killing her, an Australian court heard

Liverpool have agreed an out-of-court settlement with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett over the sale of the club in 2010.

Former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton has confirmed he plans to sue former co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett for defamation.

A HIGH Court judge has effectively told former Liverpool owner Tom Hicks to “put up or shut up” in his bid to sue over last year’s £300m (€356m) sale of the club.

Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group, the Royal Bank of Scotland and former chairman Sir Martin Broughton remain confident Tom Hicks’ threat to sue over the sale of the club will fail after the Texan lost another court battle.

Former Liverpool owner Tom Hicks was given the chance today to launch massive damages claims over the sale of the Premier League club after orders barring action in the US were varied by a High Court judge in London.

Former Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks today applied to the High Court to lift orders preventing him from launching a massive damages claim in the US courts over the sale of the Premier League side.

LIVERPOOL’S departing chairman Martin Broughton feels he is leaving the club in good hands as he prepares to hand over to New England Sports Ventures’ Tom Werner.

Liverpool’s departing chairman Martin Broughton feels he is leaving the club in good hands as he prepares to hand over to New England Sports Ventures’ Tom Werner.

Liverpool have announced their new chairman will be Tom Werner, who holds a similar position with club owners New England Sports Ventures.

The chairman of British Airways has attacked “completely redundant” airport checks and said the UK should stop “kowtowing” to US demands for increased security.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow has decided to stand down from his role following the successful sale of the club.

LIVERPOOL can look forward to a virtually debt-free future after New England Sports Ventures (NESV) yesterday completed the £300 million (€343.6m) takeover of the club to bring a frenetic week to a conclusion.

Liverpool can look forward to a virtually debt-free future after New England Sports Ventures today completed the £300m (€343m) takeover of the club to conclude a frenetic week.

The takeover of Liverpool by Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry has moved significantly closer after it emerged the Premier League have rejected an attempt by a hedge fund to submit to their owners’ and directors’ test.

Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry today pledged to fight Tom Hicks’ “last desperate attempt” to hang on to Liverpool as the takeover battle appeared to move into its final stages.

Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry today pledged to fight Tom Hicks’ “last desperate attempt” to hang on to Liverpool.

Liverpool could have new owners by mid-afternoon if events in a Texas courtroom go their way today.

LIVERPOOL’S complicated ownership issues could finally be concluded several thousand miles away today when a court in Texas reconvenes.

Liverpool’s complicated ownership issues could finally be concluded several thousand miles away tomorrow when a court in Texas reconvenes, it has emerged tonight.

Liverpool’s directors today turned their attention to removing an “unwarranted and damaging” restraining order as they attempted to complete the controversial sale of the club.

THE battle for control of Liverpool took a sensational twist late last night after owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett claimed to have won a temporary restraining order from the Texas State District Court preventing the sale of the club.

American businessman John Henry looks to be one step closer to completing his takeover of Liverpool after arriving at the London offices of the legal firm where the club’s board are meeting to discuss the sale.

Liverpool are poised for new American owners as John Henry claims to have "a binding agreement" with regard to the sale of the club.

Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton is convinced the club now has "a great future" following a momentous day in the British High Court.

The High Court today granted injunctions that could open the way for the prompt sale of Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL’s immediate future is set to be decided by Mr Justice Floyd in Britain’s High Court today after a day of twists and turns both inside and outside the courtroom.

YOU’VE enough woes already, I’m sure you don’t want to hear my trivial grievances, but I’ve been saddened by the change in priorities which only hit me full on Monday.

Liverpool’s immediate future is set to be decided by Mr Justice Floyd in the High Court in Britain tomorrow after a day of twists and turns both inside and outside the courtroom.

Liverpool’s immediate future is set to be decided by Mr Justice Floyd in the High Court tomorrow after a day of twists and turns both inside and outside the courtroom.

Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett feel their position has been strengthened by a new bid to buy the club by Singapore businessman Peter Lim but the High Court will decide whether negotiations should be reopened.

Liverpool's major creditors the Royal Bank of Scotland will today seek High Court confirmation that the club's owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are in breach of contract and not in a position to block a sale.

THE Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has obtained an injunction preventing Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett from sacking independent chairman Martin Broughton or any other board members ahead of today’s court case.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has obtained an injunction preventing Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett from sacking independent chairman Martin Broughton or any other board members ahead of tomorrow's court case.

The battle for the ownership of Liverpool will begin in London’s High Court after it was confirmed proceedings are scheduled to begin tomorrow.

Liverpool remain confident of success in their High Court showdown with their American owners despite Tom Hicks denying he ceded control of the club to chairman Martin Broughton.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is determined to fight to hang on to control of the club after refusing to recognise chairman Martin Broughton’s authority.

Prospective new Liverpool owners New England Sports Ventures are determined to restore the club’s former glories.

LIVERPOOL’S prospective new owners last night promised to rid the club of their crippling debts and restore the Reds to their “rightful place” in football.

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The boardroom battle at Liverpool is set to be decided in court after owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett challenged the validity of the £300m (€344m) sale to New England Sports Ventures after failing in a boardroom coup.

Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton expects the £300m (€344m) sale of the club to be completed “in about a week”.

Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton has hit out at owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett for trying to block the sale of the club.

Liverpool’s board of directors have agreed the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures, subject to Premier League approval and the resolution of a board dispute.