Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’ , review finds
by Sarah Basford Canales from World news | The Guardian on (#6W12Y)
Investigation by ACT integrity commission finds Sofronoff's disclosure of confidential material to journalists amounted to corrupt conduct
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The former Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff engaged in serious corrupt conduct", the ACT integrity commission has found, after reviewing his inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
The report marks the latest development after Brittany Higgins went public with allegations that Lehrmann had raped her in Parliament House. The alleged incident has spawned a series of investigations and protracted legal battles.
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