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Shane Drumgold resigns after sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the Lehrmann case

The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, has resigned in the wake of an independent inquiry’s sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

The Conversation

'The fire has been extinguished': Drumgold resigns, disputes findings

He says he acted in good faith, though his conduct was 'less than perfect'.

The Canberra Times

It’s important to get a grip: we haven’t actually seen Walter Sofronoff’s report yet

DPP Shane Drumgold, who prosecuted the ACT trial of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations against Bruce Lehrmann, has been blindsided without an opportunity for response

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What is the Sofronoff report and why has it caused such a scandal?

An inquiry’s report into the ACT prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann was prematurely released to journalists. Here’s everything you need to know

The Guardian - AU

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

ACT says it remains ‘extremely disappointed’ Walter Sofronoff released report to media outlets

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Lehrmann intends to sue ACT government; China scraps barley tariffs; and Aussie horror film a US hit

Bruce Lehrmann says he intends to sue the ACT government over alleged flaws in his prosecution

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann Announced He’s Now Going To Sue The ACT

“I’m not interested in becoming a millionaire, but I do want to perhaps get on with my life and maybe buy a house.”

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Morning Mail: Trump pleads not guilty, homelessness soars, Germany dumped out of World Cup

Figures show 1,600 more people losing their homes every month as housing crisis bites, while voice vote looms over annual Indigenous gathering

The Guardian - AU

'I may never work again': Lehrmann set to sue ACT

'I do want to perhaps get on with my life,' the former Liberal staffer says.

The Canberra Times

Head of inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution released report to media without authorisation

Walter Sofronoff KC provided copies under embargo to ABC and the Australian, but ACT spokesperson said release ‘affected the inquiry process’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Drumgold in the dark on Lehrmann inquiry report; remains found after army helicopter crash; and Lizzo’s dancers speak out

The ACT’s top prosecutor says he could not respond to the findings as he had not yet seen the report

The Guardian - AU

Shane Drumgold did not see Sofronoff inquiry findings before media leak

Australian Federal Police Association is also calling for immediate release of report, saying there is no point in ‘hiding or sugarcoating’ findings

The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over social media posts

Liberal senator issues a writ against former staffer in Western Australian supreme court

The Guardian - AU

'Haven't seen it': Drumgold in the dark on damning report

'I am not in a position to respond,' he said in a text to The Canberra Times.

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The Canberra Times

'No sugar coating it': Police call for report's immediate release

Report finds ACT police acted with professionalism 'from day one'.

The Guardian - AU

ACT inquiry finds decision to prosecute Bruce Lehrmann was justified but DPP failed in key areas

The report, which the ACT government has not yet released publicly, found Shane Drumgold breached his duties on multiple occasions

The Canberra Times

Big questions need answering from the Sofronoff inquiry

After Drumgold's spectacular own-goal, our government has serious questions to answer.

The Canberra Times

'Dark chapter': Lehrmann reacts to 'alarming' inquiry findings

He has described the contents of a leaked report as 'overwhelming'.

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The Canberra Times

Drumgold knowingly lied to court, 'preyed on' junior lawyer: inquiry

The inquiry's chairman was reportedly 'disturbed' by the DPP's actions.

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins says continued leaking of her texts are a ‘public violation’ and ‘humiliation’

Private messages from former staffer’s phone have been published by at least three media outlets since last December, lawyers for Higgins claim

The Canberra Times

Lehrmann report to go through 'cabinet process' before release

Andrew Barr intends to table it in the Legislative Assembly in late August.

The Canberra Times

Drumgold accused of 'infecting' money laundering conspiracy case

Lawyer Ben Aulich allegedly plotted to launder 'a wardrobe full of f---ing cash'.

The Canberra Times

Reynolds' law change calls have 'victim blaming component': Attorney-General

Shane Rattenbury does not want ACT to 'constrain' victims.

AAP

Higgins calls out former boss for 'silencing victims'

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has accused ex-minister Linda Reynolds of seeking to silence victims of sexual assault.

The Canberra Times

Acting DPP defends relationship with police in fallout from Lehrmann trial inquiry

He said media coverage of issues was 'grossly exaggerated'.

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