Lehrmann case cop rejects bias claim on 'liked' comment The lead investigator of ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says he should not have 'liked' a social media comment favouring Bruce Lehrmann. AAP · May 23, 2023
Senior cop denies officers were 'unsupportive' of Brittany Higgins during investigation into alleged rape Detective Superintendent Scott Moller refutes suggestion having five police officers surround Ms Higgins after she gave a second police interview went against their usual victim-centric approach. ABC News · May 23, 2023
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Senior ACT police officer was ‘immediately suspicious’ of Brittany Higgins’s rape allegation, inquiry told Det Supt Scott Moller says he did not understand why Higgins wanted to ‘involve the media’ before giving formal statement to police The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023
Senior officer in Higgins case faces cross-examination The lead officer who investigated ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations will be questioned about how police handled the matter. AAP · May 22, 2023
'Bit unfair': Senior cop hits back at criticism of scathing Higgins report Scott Moller was responding to suggestions it was 'one-sided'. The Canberra Times · May 22, 2023
Inquiry hears senior police officers were under 'significant pressure' to charge Bruce Lehrmann ACT Detective Superintendent Scott Moller tells the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann that he was under pressure from Brittany Higgins, the media and other police members to charge Mr Lehrmann. ABC News · May 22, 2023
Police did not believe evidence was sufficient to take Bruce Lehrmann to trial, inquiry hears AFP’s Scott Moller says he charged Lehrmann on advice of DPP despite investigators not thinking Brittany Higgins’s allegations reached threshold for prosecution The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023
Senior police officer in Lehrmann case to front inquiry Police investigators who responded to Brittany Higgins' rape allegation will face questioning at an inquiry into how the justice system handled the matter. The New Daily · May 21, 2023
Senior officer admits mistake in Higgins investigation Police officers erred by providing Brittany Higgins' counselling notes to lawyers in an evidence brief, an inquiry has been told. AAP · May 21, 2023
ABC argues Brittany Higgins broadcast did not identify Bruce Lehrmann and could not have defamed him ABC says press club address could not have been defamatory even if Lehrmann’s identity already widely known The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2023
ABC files defence in defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann over National Press Club broadcast The ABC will argue the broadcast of a National Press Club address by Brittany Higgins was a "fair report of proceedings of public concern" and also rely on defences of qualified privilege and innocent dissemination in its case. ABC News · May 19, 2023
ABC denies Higgins’ address concerned Bruce Lehrmann The ABC has denied a speech by Brittany Higgins was about Bruce Lehrmann as the broadcaster seeks to toss the ex-Liberal staffer's defamation case against it. The New Daily · May 19, 2023
ABC denies Higgins' address concerned Bruce Lehrmann The ABC has denied a speech by Brittany Higgins was about Bruce Lehrmann as the broadcaster seeks to toss the ex-Liberal staffer's defamation case against it. AAP · May 19, 2023
ABC News · May 17, 2023 ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold temporarily replaced amid Bruce Lehrmann trial inquiry The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shane Drumgold has been replaced in the position while the board of inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann case continues.
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023 ‘Outrageous’ leaks during Bruce Lehrmann trial stoked tensions between prosecution and defence Documents from inquiry into trial show prosecution raised concerns about news article based on leaked report
The New Daily · May 16, 2023 Lehrmann trial juror ‘deeply sorry’ for misconduct A juror in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial who conducted their own research and brought the documents into the deliberation room has apologised for their actions.
The New Daily · May 16, 2023 Lehrmann lawyer says prosecutor ‘aligned with Higgins’ Bruce Lehrmann's defence lawyer wanted a decision about a possible retrial to be made by someone other than the ACT's director of public prosecutions.
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ABC News · May 15, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow says he was angered by suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during trial Bruce Lehrmann's defence barrister Steve Whybrow tells an inquiry into the case that he was angered by the suggestion he colluded with Senator Linda Reynolds during the trial.
The Canberra Times · May 15, 2023 'Pissed off': Barrister's angry email about senator 'coaching' claim He believes assertions about Senator Linda Reynolds were 'unfair'.
The New Daily · May 14, 2023 Lehrmann defence lawyer to front rape trial inquiry The defence lawyer for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will front a hearing into how the ACT justice system responded to her allegations.
The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2023 ‘Corruption’ or ‘stupidity’: prosecutor makes dramatic allegations during week one of Bruce Lehrmann inquiry Prosecutor Shane Drumgold says police investigating Brittany Higgins’s rape claim relied on inaccurate ‘stereotypes’ and ‘rape myths’
The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023 Lisa Wilkinson disputes Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor’s claim she was warned over Logies speech Wilkinson says Shane Drumgold did not tell her publicity over the case posed risk to the trial, contradicting ACT director of public prosecutions
The New Daily · May 11, 2023 Lehrmann trial jury ‘inclined to convict’, inquiry told The ACT's top prosecutor says a juror who would not convict Bruce Lehrmann for rape also derailed the trial by bringing documents into the deliberation room.