Top prosecutor set to return after Lehrmann inquiry controversy The legal community has been abuzz with rumours he was to be replaced. The Canberra Times · Jun 30, 2023
Director of Public Prosecutions extends leave until end of month Anthony Williamson SC will remain in the role until June 30. The Canberra Times · Jun 12, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he may still sue Brittany Higgins personally for defamation, in his first television interview since she accused him of raping her at Parliament House in 2019. ABC News · Jun 4, 2023
Lehrmann inquiry exposes delicate balance of justice After 13 days of public hearings, an inquiry is about to consider what went wrong during Canberra's biggest trial in years. The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann inquiry: Senior officer held serious concerns about perceptions of collusion with defence AFP acting assistant commissioner tells inquiry she was concerned police and defence counsel interactions were feeding ‘conspiratorial ideas of collusion’ The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023
Lehrmann inquiry: what's a director of public prosecutions or DPP? A legal expert explains Australian public prosecutors are far less visible than defence lawyers, judges and police, yet they are the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system. The Conversation · May 25, 2023
Top ACT police investigator was concerned by 'perceptions' officers were colluding with Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers Commander Joanne Cameron tells an ACT board of inquiry that she warned her officers not to contact Mr Lehrmann's lawyers during his trial. ABC News · May 25, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann investigation team confused about legal test to charge suspect, inquiry told Emma Frizzell, a senior constable with the Australian federal police, told an inquiry she realised over the past few weeks she was wrong about what was needed to charge a suspect The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023
Police confused about charges test: Lehrmann inquiry An officer who investigated ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations conceded her understanding of the test to charge a suspect was incorrect. The New Daily · May 25, 2023
Police officer who led investigation into Brittany Higgins's rape allegation reveals he is sexual assault survivor Detective Superintendent Scott Moller tells an ACT board of inquiry that he was sexually assaulted 45 years ago. ABC News · May 24, 2023
Lehrmann detective accused of bias on ‘liked’ comment The lead investigator of ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says he should not have 'liked' a social media comment favouring Bruce Lehrmann. The New Daily · May 24, 2023
Lehrmann case cop rejects bias claim on 'liked' comment The lead investigator of ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says he should not have 'liked' a social media comment favouring Bruce Lehrmann. AAP · May 23, 2023
Senior cop denies officers were 'unsupportive' of Brittany Higgins during investigation into alleged rape Detective Superintendent Scott Moller refutes suggestion having five police officers surround Ms Higgins after she gave a second police interview went against their usual victim-centric approach. ABC News · May 23, 2023
Senior ACT police officer was ‘immediately suspicious’ of Brittany Higgins’s rape allegation, inquiry told Det Supt Scott Moller says he did not understand why Higgins wanted to ‘involve the media’ before giving formal statement to police The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023
AAP · May 22, 2023 Senior officer in Higgins case faces cross-examination The lead officer who investigated ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations will be questioned about how police handled the matter.
The Canberra Times · May 22, 2023 'Bit unfair': Senior cop hits back at criticism of scathing Higgins report Scott Moller was responding to suggestions it was 'one-sided'.
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023 Australian climber dies on Everest; NSW officer guilty of assaulting Indigenous boy; and Guy Pearce returning to Neighbours Jason Kennison’s ascent of world’s highest mountain came 17 years after he was told he might never walk again
ABC News · May 22, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · 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 Police did not believe evidence was sufficient to take Bruce Lehrmann to trial, inquiry hears AFP’s Scott Moller says he charged Lehrmann on advice of DPP despite investigators not thinking Brittany Higgins’s allegations reached threshold for prosecution
The New Daily · May 21, 2023 Senior police officer in Lehrmann case to front inquiry Police investigators who responded to Brittany Higgins' rape allegation will face questioning at an inquiry into how the justice system handled the matter.
AAP · May 21, 2023 Senior officer admits mistake in Higgins investigation Police officers erred by providing Brittany Higgins' counselling notes to lawyers in an evidence brief, an inquiry has been told.
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2023 Death of MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo sparks frenzy of tabloid intrusion Relentless speculation and paparazzo at funeral as family and colleagues mourn. Plus: ‘dole bludgers’ hounded after federal budget
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023 Afternoon Update: Stuart Robert resigns; NSW police allegedly Taser elderly woman; and Montana bans TikTok The former Coalition government minister’s resignation from parliament will trigger a byelection in the Queensland seat of Fadden
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