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Lehrmann prosecutor grilled on advice to Lisa Wilkinson

The ACT's top prosecutor believes he warned Lisa Wilkinson against giving a Logies speech about Brittany Higgins, but conceded he should have been clearer.

The New Daily

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

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Lehrmann trial jury ‘inclined to convict’, inquiry told

The ACT's top prosecutor says a juror who would not convict Bruce Lehrmann for rape also derailed the trial by bringing documents into the deliberation room.

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ACT's top prosecutor says he was wrong to suspect federal political interference in Bruce Lehrmann case

Shane Drumgold, the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, tells an inquiry he was mistaken to believe federal politicians had interfered with a rape investigation.

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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

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer says he demanded that ACT's chief prosecutor stop Brittany Higgins from addressing National Press Club

John Korn, who represented Bruce Lehrmann, recalls his "somewhat inappropriate" advice to the ACT's top prosecutor to prevent a speech at the National Press Club about sexual assault.

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ACT Director of Public Prosecutions tells inquiry he suspected federal politicians may have tried to interfere with Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution

Shane Drumgold tells the ACT Board of Inquiry he had wondered whether government ministers were exerting pressure on police investigators.

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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 Guardian - AU

Police ‘had a passion’ for Lehrmann prosecution to fail

The ACT's top prosecutor says he faced unprecedented pressure from police not to proceed with a retrial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.

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Morning Mail: Trump sexually abused writer, jury finds; Chalmers’ cost-of-living budget

Advice columnist E Jean Carroll was attacked by former president but not raped, jury decides, awarding her $5m; treasurer walks fine line in budget

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor confirms welfare payment increase; Melbourne lockdown residents compensated; and Game of Thrones prequel paused

Albanese government to release detail of welfare payment rises along with rest of budget at 7.30pm AEST

The Guardian - AU

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

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

The Canberra Times

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.

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‘Boofheads’: Director Of Public Prosecutions Accuses Police Of Sabotaging Brittany Higgins

The DPP has launched an inquiry into the police's treatment of Higgins, accusing them of "unsophisticated corruption" and "atomic-level stupidity".

The Guardian - AU

Detective who investigated Bruce Lehrmann rape allegations said he would resign if accused found guilty, inquiry hears

Senior police officer said he thought Lehrmann was innocent of raping Brittany Higgins, barrister Steven Whybrow claims

The New Daily

Police talk might have ‘crushed’ Higgins: Prosecutor

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold denies he kept evidence from Bruce Lehrmann's defence because he knew it would "crush" Brittany Higgins.

The Canberra Times

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

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

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The Guardian - AU

Prosecutor in Bruce Lehrmann trial admits he ‘misread the situation’ in meeting with Lisa Wilkinson

‘I’m not a publicist. I’m the director of public prosecutions,’ said Shane Drumgold of meeting with Lisa Wilkinson

The New Daily

Prosecutor ‘cautioned’ Wilkinson before Logies speech

The ACT director of public prosecutions has told an inquiry he could have given stronger advice to journalist Lisa Wilkinson not to give her Logies speech.

ABC News

ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold takes the stand on first day of Board of Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann's trial

Questioned about an Australian Federal Police report that described Brittany Higgins as "manipulative", ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold tells a Board of Inquiry into the case that it contained "basic, misguided analysis".

The New Daily

Bruce Lehrmann rape trial inquiry hearings to begin

A four-week inquiry examining the prosecution of ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will begin public hearings.

The Guardian - AU

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The Canberra Times

Judge sets date for Lehrmann defamation trial as jury considered

Lawyers have been ordered to make any submissions about a jury.

The New Daily

Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue? A media law expert explains

Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists.

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