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The Latest Breaking News from Walter Sofronoff KC

Shane Drumgold is taking legal action over the Sofronoff inquiry. What could happen next?

Outgoing DPP asks for judicial review one month after report into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case was leaked to media

The Guardian - AU

'Legally unreasonable': Drumgold sensationally accuses inquiry of bias

The outgoing top prosecutor is seeking to quash the inquiry's findings.

The Canberra Times

Who knew what and when? How the Sofronoff report leak unfolded

Leaks like this in the ACT are rare. The way the report came to light became its own story.

The Canberra Times

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'Violated at every turn': Higgins blasts 'absolutely awful' police

She cited an incident in which she accuses five officers of 'belittling' her.

The Canberra Times

Sofronoff cancels 'presumption of innocence' speech, cites 'issues' with ACT govt

Mr Sofronoff was set to appear at an event hosted by a reporter from The Australian.

The Canberra Times

Outgoing DPP Drumgold should face more than 'preliminary' review: Elizabeth Lee

A more in-depth review would 'go a long way to restoring public confidence'.

The Canberra Times

Lehrmann case shouldn’t shake faith in justice system, police union says

Association chief urges community to come forward with complaints as fallout from Sofronoff inquiry into ACT prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann continues

The Guardian - AU

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Police chief commits to process reform, urges sex assault victims to report

Mistakes were made, but ACT police chief will improve investigative processes

The Canberra Times

Findings will patch pressure cracks in ACT justice system: Rattenbury

'In the sober light of day, I think a lot of people will take a lot from this report.'

The Canberra Times

The Sofronoff inquiry was meant to restore faith in the justice system. It has done anything but

Public is now asked to believe flaws exposed by Lehrmann case can be remedied by report whose author had ‘lapse in judgment’

The Guardian - AU

Sofronoff could face Integrity Commission over board of inquiry leaks

The chairman also briefed journalists on forthcoming public hearings.

The Canberra Times

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

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

Sofronoff defends giving inquiry report to two journalists before govt

The ACT government is 'extremely disappointed' in Sofronoff's actions.

The Canberra Times

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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 Canberra Times

Sofronoff remains silent over leaked board of inquiry report

The jurist has stayed tight-lipped about his decision to leak his own report.

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 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.

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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.

The Canberra Times

'Dark chapter': Lehrmann reacts to 'alarming' inquiry findings

He has described the contents of a leaked report as 'overwhelming'.

Crikey

DPP withdraws political conspiracy claim against AFP commissioner in Lehrmann case

Shane Drumgold SC was grilled on Friday for failing to inform the inquiry until the week’s end he no longer held fears of a political conspiracy.

The Guardian - AU

Juror responsible for Bruce Lehrmann mistrial also held out on conviction, inquiry told

Prosecutor Shane Drumgold claims the juror who brought in outside research papers on sexual assault was not in favour of guilty verdict

Crikey

‘Prurient yellow journalism’: Lehrmann inquiry chair lashes coverage by ‘reputable’ journalists

‘A mean and cruel thing to do to somebody. The public interest is not served by the misuse of evidence.’

Crikey

Suffer the little children…

Queensland taxpayers are paying to indemnify church bodies against child abuse claims because insurers won’t, and Clive Palmer’s company Zeph Investments plans to sue Australia for the second time — the first claim seeks $269 billion.

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