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'Disturbing': Top prosecutor slams senator's conduct during rape trial

Linda Reynolds has denied she contacted Bruce Lehrmann's barrister in an attempt to "coach" his cross-examination of Brittany Higgins.

The Canberra Times

Scathing letter alleging police and political interference in Bruce Lehrmann trial made public

A dispute between the ACT's chief prosecutor and the territory's police force is continuing, with the public release of a letter alleging officers interfered in the now-abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann.

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann case: judgment reveals why contested allegation he tried to kiss Higgins was admitted as evidence

Chief justice Lucy McCallum has released a judgment made during the trial following objections from Lehrmann’s defence

The Guardian - AU

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Afternoon Update: national cabinet agrees to cap gas, coal prices; Covid cases rising; and South Koreans getting younger

Gas and coal prices will be capped, and relief is coming on energy bills, as parliament is recalled

The Guardian - AU

If Bruce Lehrmann proceeds with defamation action, how would it differ from the aborted criminal case?

While Australia’s defamation laws are notoriously slanted in favour of plaintiffs, Lehrmann would need to overcome a number of obstacles

The Guardian - AU

Integrity watchdog to examine allegations of police misconduct during Bruce Lehrmann case

ACT attorney general says complaints surrounding prosecution of Brittany Higgins allegation referred to federal integrity and corruption commission

The Guardian - AU

Police union hits back at ACT's top prosecutor after he criticised officers' actions during Bruce Lehrmann trial

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold draws the ire of the Australian Federal Police Association after his letter criticising police actions in the now-abandoned trial of Bruce Lehrmann was made public.

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Police handling of parliament rape case referred to integrity commission

The referral follows explosive allegations made by the ACT's top prosecutor, who has accused police of "clear interference".

The Canberra Times

Police to be investigated on Lehrmann case

The law enforcement integrity agency will investigate how police handled a rape allegation made by former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.

AAP

Morning Mail: police reject Lehrmann case ‘smears’, Warner ball-tampering claim, Sussexes’ doco drops

In today’s newsletter: union calls for judicial inquiry into handling of Brittany Higgins case; sensational claim about cricket scandal; Harry and Meghan accuse media of ‘destroying’ them

The Guardian - AU

Parliament recalled after national cabinet strikes energy deal – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann case: police union condemns ‘smears’ against investigators and backs calls for judicial inquiry

ACT prosecutor complained in a letter to police chief he was under pressure from officers not to prosecute the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

The Guardian - AU

ACT Govt Has Launched An Inquiry Into Allegations Police ‘Clearly Aligned’ With Bruce Lehrmann

The allegations were revealed in a document obtained by The Guardian via FOI laws.

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Police 'aligned with defence' in parliament rape case, prosecutor claims in explosive letter

Shane Drumgold SC made the sensational accusations in a letter to the ACT's top cop.

The Canberra Times

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: explosive allegations about police conduct in Lehrmann case; new Bali travel advice; and King Charles’s first coins

Letter obtained by the Guardian reveals prosecutor’s extraordinary allegations

The Guardian - AU

Prosecutor alleges police ‘aligned with defence’ in Bruce Lehrmann case and claims ‘inappropriate interference’

Exclusive: Letter from Shane Drumgold to ACT police chief, obtained under FOI, calls for inquiry into ‘political and police conduct’ during investigation of Brittany Higgins claimss

AAP

Prosecutor slams police over Lehrmann case

A letter from the ACT's chief prosecutor to police has highlighted concerns over the treatment of former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: doctors warn of long Covid, green light for giant grid batteries, Bali bomber released

In today’s newsletter: AMA says ‘weak political leadership’ has opened the door to ongoing virus risk; giant batteries to get go-ahead; David Warner launches spray at Cricket Australia

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The Guardian - UK

‘A cultural reckoning’: how an allegation of rape in Australia’s parliament sparked a firestorm

After Brittany Higgins alleged she was raped by a colleague in a minister’s office, a mistrial and media scrutiny have failed to answer key questions

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins says she is willing to testify if Bruce Lehrmann launches any civil cases

Lehrmann, who has denied the allegation he sexually assaulted Higgins, is reportedly considering suing numerous media outlets and journalists

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann engages defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien after rape trial abandoned

Lawyers for the former Liberal Party adviser are considering legal action over several statements and reports related to his now discontinued rape trial.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: US and Australia deepen defence ties; Democrats win Georgia runoff; and a lonely book launch

The US will increase rotations of its air, land and sea forces to Australia

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT attorney general backs prosecutor over handling of Brittany Higgins case

Shane Rattenbury says he still has confidence in director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold after criticism

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann preparing defamation action

The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has engaged lawyers for potential defamation action over statements, broadcasts and social media posts about him.

AAP

Minister seeks justice system rebalance

The federal government wants to lead the nation when it comes to reforming laws to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice.

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