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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Christopher Knaus and Nino Bucci

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

Walter Sofronoff
Walter Sofronoff KC’s inquiry into the conduct of the Bruce Lehrmann prosecution case was provided to select media outlets before it was given to the chief minister of the ACT, among others. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

The final Sofronoff inquiry report was handed to journalists prior to the ACT’s chief minister, the government has said.

The fallout from the explosive findings and premature publication of Walter Sofronoff KC’s report continued on Friday, following revelations that the inquiry head had provided embargoed copies of the final report to selected media outlets before police, the director of public prosecutions and other key players.

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