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Lehrmann inquiry head can't shake corruption finding

The head of a forensic review into Bruce Lehrmann's criminal prosecution breached public trust by leaking witness statements and other documents to media.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

'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 · Jul 21, 2025

Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor Shane Drumgold and the case that rocked his career

The former DPP seems to be out of the legal woods after several cases involving police, a federal minister, the Sofronoff inquiry and ACT’s bar association

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024

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

Chief Minister made the admission during a leaders' debate.

The Canberra Times · Oct 16, 2024

ACT Bar Association dismiss misconduct accusations against Lehrmann trial prosecutor Shane Drumgold

Drumgold says he has ‘always maintained that [his] conduct has been proper and appropriate’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024

Former top prosecutor cleared of misconduct allegations

'My conduct has been proper and appropriate," Shane Drumgold says.

The Canberra Times · Oct 15, 2024

New files to be released in Drumgold case against 'biased' report

The documents have previously not been available to media.

The Canberra Times · Aug 16, 2024

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Federal court dismisses defamation claim by AFP officers against Shane Drumgold

Officers had sought $1.42m in damages, claiming former ACT chief prosecutor defamed them in complaint about Bruce Lehrmann prosecution

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2024

Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head

The ACT Integrity Commission will investigate the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who led a board of inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

AAP · May 13, 2024

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

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

The Canberra Times · May 13, 2024

Bruce Lehrmann's trail of destruction through the ACT

Harsh spotlight exposed cracks. How are they being patched?

The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2024

Future criminal action in Lehrmann case a matter for DPP: ACT govt

The ACT has noted the Federal Court's findings.

The Canberra Times · Apr 15, 2024

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins saga: the night that spawned more than a dozen legal cases

Lehrmann has lost his defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Here are all the other connected cases

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2024

ACT corruption watchdog assessing Sofronoff's conduct

He chaired the inquiry into the botched trial of Bruce Lehrmann.

The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2024

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The Canberra Times · Mar 13, 2024

Drumgold seeking report redactions, claiming 'premature' resignation

Former top prosecutor calls for three chapters to be redacted.

The Canberra Times · Mar 5, 2024

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

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

The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2024

Drumgold 'delighted' as court finds scathing report influenced by bias

Court points to Walter Sofronoff's relationship with columnist.

The Canberra Times · Mar 3, 2024

ACT pays damages to Linda Reynolds over ex-DPP's 'defamatory' claims

The ACT has also apologised to the West Australian senator.

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The Canberra Times · Feb 14, 2024

Sofronoff's relationship with 'persistent' columnist 'not preferential'

It is alleged the columnist 'poisoned' the mind of the inquiry chair.

The Canberra Times · Jan 31, 2024

Board of Inquiry chair made 55 calls to The Australian, accused of bias

Some of these calls occurred during the hearing, a court heard.

The Canberra Times · Nov 29, 2023

Senior prosecutor to be embedded in police sexual assault team

Inquiry revealed some officers were 'confused' about when to charge.

The Canberra Times · Nov 10, 2023

Police officers launch bid to stop Drumgold from quashing board findings

Officers claim the report is relevant to their reputation and careers.

The Canberra Times · Oct 14, 2023

Concern over inquiry's document handling as Sofronoff used personal email

No documents show how Walter Sofronoff provided a copy of the report to journalists.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

New forensic lab inquiry delving deeper into Project 13

A new inquiry is being held into Queensland's beleaguered forensic lab after criticisms and allegations about DNA extraction methods known as Project 13.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Timeline set down for Shane Drumgold's legal challenge

A date has been set for the ACT's ex-top prosecutor Shane Drumgold's bid to overturn findings against him after the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution.

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