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'Ripped apart': why Shane Drumgold still thinks a lot about Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann

The former DPP speaks out.

The Canberra Times

The Australian throws 4,000-word tantrum at press council ruling as Drumgold waits for just one: sorry

Murdoch newspaper spits the dummy at press watchdog. Plus: some odd headlines about Michael Rowland’s ABC departure

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff loses bid to overturn ‘serious corrupt conduct’ finding

Former judge did not prove the ACT integrity commission’s findings of his ‘dishonesty, bad faith and partiality’ were without evidence, court finds

The Guardian - AU

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Sofronoff knew ‘destructive’ potential of leaking confidential documents to Australian and ABC journalists, court hears

Former Queensland judge knew material he disclosed to reporters posed significant risk to then-ACT director of public prosecutions’ career, court told

The Guardian - AU

Walter Sofronoff had no ‘corrupt, dishonest or malicious motive’ in leaking Lehrmann inquiry report, lawyer argues

Former Queensland judge ‘believed he was acting in the public good’ when he leaked report on Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution to journalists, court hears

The Guardian - AU

'Transparent' Lehrmann inquiry head corrupt, court told

An ex-judge who leaked a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape prosecution was corrupt despite claims he acted in the public interest, a judge has heard.

AAP

Lehrmann files anti-corruption complaint over rape case

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims "political bias" from a state government could have led to him being charged with two counts of rape.

AAP

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Lehrmann inquiry boss's win before corruption appeal

A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct.

AAP

Judge appeals corrupt conduct finding in Lehrmann case

A retired judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann is challenging a report by a corruption watchdog that he engaged in corrupt conduct.

AAP

Former judge's corrupt conduct appeal hits snag

Former senior judge Walter Sofronoff's bid to shed a corrupt conduct finding over his handling of a Bruce Lehrmann inquiry could be tossed out before it begins.

AAP

Justice Lee finally exits Lehrmann proceedings as Wilkinson fails in last-ditch costs claim

Federal court justice says now hopefully ‘some element of common sense can break out’ after end to long-running case. Plus: AFL viewers cop an eyeful

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff to challenge finding he engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’

Lawyers for former judge say he has filed application with federal court disputing lawfulness of ACT Integrity Commission report

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Lehrmann inquiry head’s ‘corrupt conduct’; chilling footage of Sydney school murderer; and stranded astronauts return home

Investigation probed whether Walter Sofronoff acted corruptly by leaking his final report on the Lehrmann trial to select journalists

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’, review finds

Investigation by ACT Integrity Commission finds Sofronoff’s disclosure of confidential material to journalists amounted to corrupt conduct

The Canberra Times

'That was a mistake': Barr admits he should not have appointed Sofronoff

Chief Minister made the admission during a leaders' debate.

The Guardian - AU

Albrechtsen more interested in a ‘fair’ Lehrmann trial than Higgins’ alleged rape, columnist tells News Corp event

Opinion writer from The Australian tells colleagues much of the media appear to have applied ‘believe all women’ only to Brittany Higgins

The Guardian - AU

‘I’ll send you the transcript’: emails and texts between head of Lehrmann inquiry and News Corp columnist revealed

Message chain shows Walter Sofronoff sent transcripts and ‘strictly confidential’ information to Janet Albrechtsen

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The Canberra Times

Supreme Court publishes messages between Sofronoff and News Corp

Texts and emails between Sofronoff and The Australian revealed.

The Canberra Times

Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m

The officers say Drumgold accused them of 'acting disgracefully'.

The Canberra Times

Walter Sofronoff's actions 'may constitute corrupt conduct': watchdog

An investigation into the board of inquiry chair's actions is underway.

The Guardian - AU

‘Climate denial’ ad pulled from The Australian after being labelled ‘deceptive’

Advertisement from IPA-linked Climate Study Group claimed fossil fuel use would not damage the environment. Plus: Janet Albrechtsen holds forth on the importance of not taking sides

The Canberra Times

Bruce Lehrmann's trail of destruction through the ACT

Harsh spotlight exposed cracks. How are they being patched?

AAP

Surprise twist after inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution

Corruption allegations have been made against the former chair of an inquiry tasked with investigating the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

The Canberra Times

'Far from ideal': A-G says ACT govt frustrated over legal bills

Shane Rattenbury says recommendations from an inquiry still worthwhile despite court findings.

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