The Latest Breaking News from Walter Sofronoff

Inquiry hears senior police officers were under 'significant pressure' to charge Bruce Lehrmann

ACT Detective Superintendent Scott Moller tells the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann that he was under pressure from Brittany Higgins, the media and other police members to charge Mr Lehrmann.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Photo on The Australian front page ‘risks interfering’ with Lehrmann probe, head of inquiry says

Walter Sofronoff KC tells inquiry he had written to the editor of the Australian to understand why the paper ran photograph of Shane Drumgold on page one, but conceded it might serve a valid journalistic purpose

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold defends decision to block police report during Bruce Lehrmann's trial

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold called police officers investigating the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins "boofheads", Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer tells an inquiry.

ABC News · May 9, 2023

#MeToo movement ‘seemingly affected’ Bruce Lehrmann investigation, inquiry hears

Relationship between ACT police and DPP ‘beset by tension’, first public hearing told

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023

Head of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial expresses despair at meeting deadline after uncovering loophole with police evidence

Walter Sofronoff, who was appointed to run the board of inquiry, expressed despair at meeting his June deadline as a result of a delay in obtaining documents from police.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

'I can't do it': Lehrmann inquiry boss laments trouble obtaining 'crucial' documents

Walter Sofronoff KC says he must have the material police and prosecutors had if he is to examine their conduct.

The Canberra Times · Mar 30, 2023

Triple Eight appeal to be heard next week

Motorsport Australia has today confirmed that the appeal submission has been lodged by Triple Eight and will be heard in Melbourne next Wednesday.

Motorsport · Mar 16, 2023

Inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will have scope to probe political interference

The ACT government says it expects the board of inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial to "vigorously" explore interactions between police and prosecutors.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023

Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case has scope to probe any ‘political influence’

ACT government confirms retired Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff will lead independent inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2023

Former solicitor-general heads Lehrmann case probe

Former Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff will lead an inquiry into the handling of rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

AAP · Feb 1, 2023