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The Latest Breaking News from Shane Drumgold SC

'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 Canberra Times

Big questions need answering from the Sofronoff inquiry

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

The Canberra Times

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

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

The Canberra Times

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Barr not concerned about leaks while cabinet considers Sofronoff findings

'We need more than seven hours to consider it,' Andrew Barr said.

The Canberra Times

Lehrmann report to go through 'cabinet process' before release

Andrew Barr intends to table it in the Legislative Assembly in late August.

The Canberra Times

Drumgold accused of 'infecting' money laundering conspiracy case

Lawyer Ben Aulich allegedly plotted to launder 'a wardrobe full of f---ing cash'.

The Canberra Times

Top prosecutor extends leave again amid Lehrmann inquiry controversy

Anthony Williamson SC will keep acting as Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Canberra Times

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'Bit unfair': Senior cop hits back at criticism of scathing Higgins report

Scott Moller was responding to suggestions it was 'one-sided'.

The Canberra Times

'Pissed off': Barrister's angry email about senator 'coaching' claim

He believes assertions about Senator Linda Reynolds were 'unfair'.

The Canberra Times

‘Corruption’ or ‘stupidity’: prosecutor makes dramatic allegations during week one of Bruce Lehrmann inquiry

Prosecutor Shane Drumgold says police investigating Brittany Higgins’s rape claim relied on inaccurate ‘stereotypes’ and ‘rape myths’

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor concedes he should have made ‘political conspiracy’ backtrack clearer, inquiry hears

Shane Drumgold admits he should have clarified that he no longer held those views

The Guardian - AU

Lisa Wilkinson disputes Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor’s claim she was warned over Logies speech

Wilkinson says Shane Drumgold did not tell her publicity over the case posed risk to the trial, contradicting ACT director of public prosecutions

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Senate stoush over Labor’s housing bill; Lehrmann inquiry twist; and Google launches AI chatbot in Australia

War of words between Labor and Greens over housing affordability future fund bill devolves into personal attacks

The Guardian - AU

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

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The Canberra Times

'Abusive' police terminating sexual assault cases too early: DPP

Shane Drumgold SC believes police are getting a legal test wrong.

The Canberra Times

'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

Evidence recorded in courtrooms will be allowed in retrials

Shane Rattenbury has agreed to recommendations made by a committee.

The Canberra Times

Top prosecutor rejects police union claims of 'undercooked' case

The mowing down of three officers has prompted a fresh round of tensions between police and prosecutors.

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The Canberra Times

'Blow-by-blow refutation' strikes down appeal against sentence imposed on Kokomo's killer

Frederick Tuifua, a self-described "coward", murdered bikie boss Pitasoni Ulavalu in 2020.

The Canberra Times

'Motives' of authorities under microscope as parliament rape trial inquiry scope finalised

The ACT government has revealed new details about the scope of the independent inquiry.

The Canberra Times

Changes to legislation allowing court recordings to be used at retrial should pass, committee says

The laws were introduced to the Assembly last month.

The Guardian - AU

Independent inquiry to be held into handling of Brittany Higgins’ allegations against Bruce Lehrmann

ACT chief minister and attorney general have announced inquiry following claims police pressured director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC not to pursue the Lehrmann case

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT cabinet examines launching inquiry into handling of Brittany Higgins allegations

Chief minister Andrew Barr says inquiry could examine ‘issues raised by the actions of authorities involved in the Lehrmann trial’

The Canberra Times

'Disturbing': Top prosecutor slams senator's conduct during rape trial

Linda Reynolds has denied she contacted Bruce Lehrmann's barrister in an attempt to "coach" his cross-examination of Brittany Higgins.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT’s top prosecutor complained about Linda Reynolds’ ‘disturbing’ conduct

Former minister has denied attempting to coach defence and rejected allegations she was politically invested in the case’s outcome

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