ACT Integrity Commission investigates Walter Sofronoff for alleged corrupt conduct during Bruce Lehrmann's inquiry.

The ACT Integrity Commission is probing Walter Sofronoff, a former judge who headed an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's criminal prosecution, for alleged corrupt conduct. The investigation focuses on Sofronoff's dealings with journalists during the inquiry and his decision to release the final report to them before handing it over to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. The inquiry was established to examine the handling of Lehrmann's prosecution, where he was accused of raping Brittany Higgins in 2019.

May 13, 2024
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