Linda Reynolds sues ACT government and former chief prosecutor

Liberal senator says widely reported letter by Shane Drumgold to AFP caused significant loss and damage'

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Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has launched another high-profile defamation action, this time against the ACT government and former chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold.

A writ lodged in the West Australian supreme court on Monday says Drumgold sent a letter accusing the senator of disturbing conduct" during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

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