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The Latest Breaking News from Walter Sofronoff KC

'Baffling': Sofronoff releases letter explaining why he handed report to journalists

The letter had been subject to a freedom-of-information request.

The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2023

Shane Drumgold is taking legal action over the Sofronoff inquiry. What could happen next?

Outgoing DPP asks for judicial review one month after report into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case was leaked to media

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023

'Legally unreasonable': Drumgold sensationally accuses inquiry of bias

The outgoing top prosecutor is seeking to quash the inquiry's findings.

The Canberra Times · Aug 29, 2023

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Who knew what and when? How the Sofronoff report leak unfolded

Leaks like this in the ACT are rare. The way the report came to light became its own story.

The Canberra Times · Aug 11, 2023

'Violated at every turn': Higgins blasts 'absolutely awful' police

She cited an incident in which she accuses five officers of 'belittling' her.

The Canberra Times · Aug 9, 2023

Sofronoff cancels 'presumption of innocence' speech, cites 'issues' with ACT govt

Mr Sofronoff was set to appear at an event hosted by a reporter from The Australian.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2023

Outgoing DPP Drumgold should face more than 'preliminary' review: Elizabeth Lee

A more in-depth review would 'go a long way to restoring public confidence'.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2023

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Lehrmann case shouldn’t shake faith in justice system, police union says

Association chief urges community to come forward with complaints as fallout from Sofronoff inquiry into ACT prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann continues

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023

Police chief commits to process reform, urges sex assault victims to report

Mistakes were made, but ACT police chief will improve investigative processes

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2023

Findings will patch pressure cracks in ACT justice system: Rattenbury

'In the sober light of day, I think a lot of people will take a lot from this report.'

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2023

The Sofronoff inquiry was meant to restore faith in the justice system. It has done anything but

Public is now asked to believe flaws exposed by Lehrmann case can be remedied by report whose author had ‘lapse in judgment’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2023

Sofronoff could face Integrity Commission over board of inquiry leaks

The chairman also briefed journalists on forthcoming public hearings.

The Canberra Times · Aug 7, 2023

ACT govt supports all recommendations from board of inquiry

But the ACT is seeking advice on whether Walter Sofronoff breached the Inquiries Act.

The Canberra Times · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 4, 2023

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The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2023

Sofronoff defends giving inquiry report to two journalists before govt

The ACT government is 'extremely disappointed' in Sofronoff's actions.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 4, 2023

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.”

The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2023

Sofronoff remains silent over leaked board of inquiry report

The jurist has stayed tight-lipped about his decision to leak his own report.

The Canberra Times · Aug 3, 2023

'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.

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The Canberra Times · Aug 3, 2023

'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.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023

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 · Aug 3, 2023

Big questions need answering from the Sofronoff inquiry

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

The Canberra Times · Aug 2, 2023

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

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

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Juror responsible for Bruce Lehrmann mistrial also held out on conviction, inquiry told

Prosecutor Shane Drumgold claims the juror who brought in outside research papers on sexual assault was not in favour of guilty verdict

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Police and political conspiracy over Bruce Lehrmann case ‘possible, if not probable’, inquiry told

ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold tells inquiry of his concerns over the ‘passion’ a number of officers held about the case not proceeding

The Canberra Times · May 9, 2023

'Atomic-level stupidity': Disclosure of Higgins counselling notes questioned

Shane Drumgold SC has also come under fire after criticising police.

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