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Former judge's corrupt conduct appeal hits snag

Former senior judge Walter Sofronoff's bid to shed a corrupt conduct finding over his handling of a Bruce Lehrmann inquiry could be tossed out before it begins.

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Justice Lee finally exits Lehrmann proceedings as Wilkinson fails in last-ditch costs claim

Federal court justice says now hopefully ‘some element of common sense can break out’ after end to long-running case. Plus: AFL viewers cop an eyeful

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff to challenge finding he engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’

Lawyers for former judge say he has filed application with federal court disputing lawfulness of ACT Integrity Commission report

The Guardian - AU

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Afternoon Update: Lehrmann inquiry head’s ‘corrupt conduct’; chilling footage of Sydney school murderer; and stranded astronauts return home

Investigation probed whether Walter Sofronoff acted corruptly by leaking his final report on the Lehrmann trial to select journalists

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

AAP

Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’, review finds

Investigation by ACT Integrity Commission finds Sofronoff’s disclosure of confidential material to journalists amounted to corrupt conduct

The Guardian - AU

'That was a mistake': Barr admits he should not have appointed Sofronoff

Chief Minister made the admission during a leaders' debate.

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Albrechtsen more interested in a ‘fair’ Lehrmann trial than Higgins’ alleged rape, columnist tells News Corp event

Opinion writer from The Australian tells colleagues much of the media appear to have applied ‘believe all women’ only to Brittany Higgins

The Guardian - AU

‘I’ll send you the transcript’: emails and texts between head of Lehrmann inquiry and News Corp columnist revealed

Message chain shows Walter Sofronoff sent transcripts and ‘strictly confidential’ information to Janet Albrechtsen

The Guardian - AU

Supreme Court publishes messages between Sofronoff and News Corp

Texts and emails between Sofronoff and The Australian revealed.

The Canberra Times

Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m

The officers say Drumgold accused them of 'acting disgracefully'.

The Canberra Times

Walter Sofronoff's actions 'may constitute corrupt conduct': watchdog

An investigation into the board of inquiry chair's actions is underway.

The Canberra Times

‘Climate denial’ ad pulled from The Australian after being labelled ‘deceptive’

Advertisement from IPA-linked Climate Study Group claimed fossil fuel use would not damage the environment. Plus: Janet Albrechtsen holds forth on the importance of not taking sides

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann's trail of destruction through the ACT

Harsh spotlight exposed cracks. How are they being patched?

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AAP

Surprise twist after inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution

Corruption allegations have been made against the former chair of an inquiry tasked with investigating the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

The Canberra Times

'Far from ideal': A-G says ACT govt frustrated over legal bills

Shane Rattenbury says recommendations from an inquiry still worthwhile despite court findings.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Drumgold scores partial victory in Lehrmann trial fallout; NRL racism allegation; and Nikki Haley wins first primary

Court finds extensive communication between the Lehrmann inquiry head and a columnist from The Australian may have given an impression of bias

AAP

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".

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The Canberra Times

Drumgold 'delighted' as court finds scathing report influenced by bias

Court points to Walter Sofronoff's relationship with columnist.

The Guardian - AU

Walter Sofronoff’s ‘private and secret’ texts with Janet Albrechtsen could lead to impression of bias, court told

Bruce Lehrmann inquiry head’s 273 interactions with the Australian columnist raised in legal challenge by former ACT DPP

AAP

Lehrmann inquiry chair accused of concealing texts

Lawyers for former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold have accused the chair of an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial of trying to conceal text exchanges.

The Guardian - AU

Lawyers deny News Corp columnist ‘infected’ inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution

No basis to claim Janet Albrechtsen’s contact with case inquiry chief amounted to advocacy, court hears

AAP

Inquiry chair denies special treatment for journalist

The chair of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial denies he gave preferential treatment to a particular journalist, despite prolonged contact.

The Guardian - AU

Head of Bruce Lehrmann inquiry ‘infected’ by News Corp journalist against prosecutor, court told

Court also hears the Australian’s Janet Albrechtsen gave Walter Sofronoff Lehrmann’s contact details while he was examining prosecution

AAP

'Poisoned' review into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial

A former judge who examined the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann had his mind "poisoned" against the man in charge of the Crown's case, a court has heard.

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