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The Latest Breaking News from Shane Drumgold

Judge gives the media a serve over criticism of rape prosecutions

Judge John Pickering defends NSW DPP Sally Dowling and fomer ACT DPP Shane Drumgold against sustained attacks. Plus: what Gina Rinehart wants for Christmas

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: America goes to the polls, Shane Drumgold rues media ‘hysteria’, Netanyahu sacks defence minister

Voting has begun in the US presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

The Guardian - AU

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

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Afternoon Update: PM’s $4.3m purchase sparks backlash; legendary journalist Negus dies; and a record-breaking HSC

Anthony Albanese is facing heat from rival politicians and pundits alike over his new clifftop property

The Guardian - AU

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

Former top prosecutor cleared of misconduct allegations

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

The Canberra Times

‘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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Supreme Court publishes messages between Sofronoff and News Corp

Texts and emails between Sofronoff and The Australian revealed.

The Canberra Times

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

The documents have previously not been available to media.

The Canberra Times

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

Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m

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

The Canberra Times

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

Bruce Lehrmann's trail of destruction through the ACT

Harsh spotlight exposed cracks. How are they being patched?

The Canberra Times

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

The ACT has noted the Federal Court's findings.

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The Guardian - AU

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

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

ACT announces replacement for Shane Drumgold at DPP

Senior counsel from the NT appointed as ACT's top prosecutor.

The Canberra Times

Drumgold seeking report redactions, claiming 'premature' resignation

Former top prosecutor calls for three chapters to be redacted.

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Crikey

Brittany Higgins taken to hospital after mediation talks

Brittany Higgins was taken to emergency following mediation talks with Linda Reynolds, only a quarter of Closing the Gap targets are on track, and Anthony Albanese is being accused of locking some ministers out of decision-making.

Crikey

What should we make of Walter Sofronoff’s contact with News Corp’s Janet Albrechtsen?

It’s not a clean win for Shane Drumgold, but then again nobody ever wins in this messy affair.

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.

Crikey

Which Australian politicians have tried to sue for defamation over the past decade?

Defamation is one of the great Australian pastimes. Crikey took a look back at which politicians have decided to take their tiffs into court.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Drumgold scores partial victory in Lehrmann trial fallout; NRL racism allegation; and Nikki Haley wins first primary

Court finds extensive communication between the Lehrmann inquiry head and a columnist from The Australian may have given an impression of bias

AAP

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".

AAP

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Linda Reynolds has been paid $90,000 by the ACT government after settling a defamation case over a letter about her conduct during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

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