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The Latest Breaking News from Bruce Lehrmann

ACT chief minister accuses Walter Sofronoff of breaching ‘good faith’ by speaking to journalists during Lehrmann inquiry

Andrew Barr accuses head of inquiry of a ‘lapse of judgment’ and raises prospect of prosecution over leaks

The Guardian - AU

New report into Lehrmann prosecution mires case in yet more controversy

The ACT government on Monday officially released the report from the inquiry into the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in 2019. Lehrmann has consistently denied the allegation.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Sofronoff inquiry report released; Matildas prepare for Denmark clash; and rethinking the ‘gay best friend’

Report into Lehrmann prosecution released, Sam Kerr primed for Denmark match tonight and fire ant spread hindered by funding gap

The Guardian - AU

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Sofronoff report: ACT inquiry makes serious misconduct findings against former DPP Shane Drumgold

An inquiry’s report into the ACT prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, who denied accusations he raped Brittany Higgins, has now been released in full

The Guardian - AU

ACT govt supports all recommendations from board of inquiry

But the ACT is seeking advice on whether Walter Sofronoff breached the Inquiries Act.

The Canberra Times

'Oppressive and unfair': Judge's message amid 'unprecedented attention'

An inquiry found the Director of Public Prosecutions lied to her in court.

The Canberra Times

Bruce Lehrmann trial judge says criticism of lawyers has become ‘oppressive and unfair’ in rare warning

ACT supreme court chief justice Lucy McCallum’s statement comes as government prepares to release report into Lehrmann’s prosecution

The Guardian - AU

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'Absolutely appalled': Drumgold could seek to have findings set aside

A top silk agrees the outgoing prosecutor has been denied procedural fairness.

The Canberra Times

Shane Drumgold resigns after sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the Lehrmann case

The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, has resigned in the wake of an independent inquiry’s sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

The Conversation

'The fire has been extinguished': Drumgold resigns, disputes findings

He says he acted in good faith, though his conduct was 'less than perfect'.

The Canberra Times

It’s important to get a grip: we haven’t actually seen Walter Sofronoff’s report yet

DPP Shane Drumgold, who prosecuted the ACT trial of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations against Bruce Lehrmann, has been blindsided without an opportunity for response

The Guardian - AU

What is the Sofronoff report and why has it caused such a scandal?

An inquiry’s report into the ACT prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann was prematurely released to journalists. Here’s everything you need to know

The Guardian - AU

Head of inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution gave report to selected journalists before ACT chief minister

ACT says it remains ‘extremely disappointed’ Walter Sofronoff released report to media outlets

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Lehrmann intends to sue ACT government; China scraps barley tariffs; and Aussie horror film a US hit

Bruce Lehrmann says he intends to sue the ACT government over alleged flaws in his prosecution

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Bruce Lehrmann Announced He’s Now Going To Sue The ACT

“I’m not interested in becoming a millionaire, but I do want to perhaps get on with my life and maybe buy a house.”

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump pleads not guilty, homelessness soars, Germany dumped out of World Cup

Figures show 1,600 more people losing their homes every month as housing crisis bites, while voice vote looms over annual Indigenous gathering

The Canberra Times

'I may never work again': Lehrmann set to sue ACT

'I do want to perhaps get on with my life,' the former Liberal staffer says.

The Guardian - AU

Head of inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution released report to media without authorisation

Walter Sofronoff KC provided copies under embargo to ABC and the Australian, but ACT spokesperson said release ‘affected the inquiry process’

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Drumgold in the dark on Lehrmann inquiry report; remains found after army helicopter crash; and Lizzo’s dancers speak out

The ACT’s top prosecutor says he could not respond to the findings as he had not yet seen the report

The Guardian - AU

Shane Drumgold did not see Sofronoff inquiry findings before media leak

Australian Federal Police Association is also calling for immediate release of report, saying there is no point in ‘hiding or sugarcoating’ findings

The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over social media posts

Liberal senator issues a writ against former staffer in Western Australian supreme court

The Canberra Times

'Haven't seen it': Drumgold in the dark on damning report

'I am not in a position to respond,' he said in a text to The Canberra Times.

The Canberra Times

'No sugar coating it': Police call for report's immediate release

Report finds ACT police acted with professionalism 'from day one'.

The Guardian - AU

ACT inquiry finds decision to prosecute Bruce Lehrmann was justified but DPP failed in key areas

The report, which the ACT government has not yet released publicly, found Shane Drumgold breached his duties on multiple occasions

The Canberra Times

Big questions need answering from the Sofronoff inquiry

After Drumgold's spectacular own-goal, our government has serious questions to answer.

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