ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has expressed his "extreme disappointment" over the leaking of a report out of the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, saying its author Walter Sofronoff had a "significant lapse of judgement". Key points: The report into the conduct of criminal justice agencies during Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution has been released to the public The report's findings were …
A report on the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins has accused the ACT's top prosecutor of "knowingly lying" to the ACT's chief justice. Key points: ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold says he has not yet seen a copy of the report, so can't comment further The inquiry into Mr …
Bruce Lehrmann's defence barrister has rejected suggestions he colluded with Senator Linda Reynolds during Mr Lehrmann's trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: Defence barrister Steve Whybrow has taken the stand on day six of the board of inquiry Mr Whybrow told the inquiry he was "pissed off" over the suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during …
The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions has been quizzed in an inquiry about why he sought to prevent the release of a police report which raised concerns about the details of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation against Bruce Lehrmann. Key points: Investigative documents reveal police believed Brittany Higgins had deliberately deleted content from her phone before handing it to the police …