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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who chaired inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, referred to ACT Integrity Commission

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In short: The ACT Integrity Commission is assessing allegations surrounding the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who chaired the board of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution. The ACT Integrity Commission is assessing allegations surrounding the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who chaired the board of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution. The ACT Integrity Commission is assessing allegations about the conduct of Walter …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

ACT attorney-general says recommendations of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution remain valid, despite Supreme Court ruling

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In short: An ACT Supreme Court judge ruled communications between a journalist and the head of the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude she impacted his views. An ACT Supreme Court judge ruled communications between a journalist and the head of the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Contact between journalist and head of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution gave rise to an impression of bias, court rules

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In short: Acting Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kaye ruled communications between the head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, and journalist Janet Albrechtsen could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude she impacted his views. Acting Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kaye ruled communications between the head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, and journalist Janet Albrechtsen could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Lawyers deny journalist received preferential treatment by Walter Sofronoff during inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann prosecution

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In short: Former ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold is challenging damning findings made about his conduct during the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Mr Drumgold's lawyers say he was denied natural justice as he was not afforded the opportunity to respond to allegations that he misled two junior solicitors and made false …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Shane Drumgold's lawyers argue Walter Sofronoff was 'infected' with bias by journalist during inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution

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In short: Former ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold has begun his case challenging damning findings made about his conduct. Mr Drumgold's lawyers say the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, Walter Sofronoff, was "infected" with bias by The Australian journalist Janet Albrechtsen. Mr Drumgold's barrister Dan O'Gorman on Tuesday argued hours of phone calls and text …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Outgoing top prosecutor Shane Drumgold launches legal proceedings against ACT government, board of inquiry and Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury

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The ACT's outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, has commenced legal proceedings against the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, the ACT government and ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury. Key points: Shane Drumgold, as ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, brought Bruce Lehrmann to trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins in a parliamentary suite in 2019 The trial was abandoned …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Inquiry report into abandoned prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann to be handed to ACT government

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The ACT government will today be informed of the findings from an inquiry into the trial of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: The government will today receive a report on the now-abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann The inquiry was sparked by the ACT's top prosecutor claiming police pressured him not …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Queensland forensic DNA lab sacks managing scientist Cathie Allen after inquiry

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The managing scientist of the Queensland government-run DNA testing lab, Cathie Allen, has had her contract terminated six months after she faced questions at an inquiry into wide-ranging failures at the lab. Key points: The DNA testing inquiry found Cathie Allen did not fulfil her responsibilities Inquiry head Walter Sofronoff agreed she was the "single-biggest problem" at the lab It's …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Inquiry hears senior police officers were under 'significant pressure' to charge Bruce Lehrmann

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A senior police officer who investigated Brittany Higgins's rape allegation says he was under pressure from her, the media and the police internally to charge Bruce Lehrmann. Key points: The inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's now-abandoned trial is continuing Detective Superintendent Scott Moller told the inquiry he believed there was not enough evidence to charge Mr Lehrmann Inquiry …

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