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The Latest Breaking News from Walter Sofronoff KC

Senior prosecutor to be embedded in police sexual assault team

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

The Canberra Times

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

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.

The Canberra Times

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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

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.

AAP

'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

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

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'Legally unreasonable': Drumgold sensationally accuses inquiry of bias

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

The Canberra Times

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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The Canberra Times

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 Guardian - AU

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 Canberra Times

Sofronoff could face Integrity Commission over board of inquiry leaks

The chairman also briefed journalists on forthcoming public hearings.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt supports all recommendations from board of inquiry

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

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The Guardian - AU

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 Canberra Times

Sofronoff defends giving inquiry report to two journalists before govt

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

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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

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

'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.

The Canberra Times

'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

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

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