Shane Drumgold SC says Higgins would have been crushed by ‘gratuitous’ comments in the Moller report
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A senior police officer made “gratuitous” and “pejorative” comments relating to Brittany Higgins that would have been crushing to her if they had been disclosed, the ACT director of public prosecutions has told an inquiry.
The director of public prosecutions, Shane Drumgold SC, is the first witness at an independent inquiry investigating the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of sexually assaulting Higgins.
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Continue reading…Shane Drumgold SC says Higgins would have been crushed by ‘gratuitous’ comments in the Moller reportAustralia budget 2023 live updates: federal treasurer Jim Chalmers to deliver budget speech tonight – latest newsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA senior police officer made “gratuitous” and “pejorative” comments relating to Brittany Higgins that would have been crushing to her if they had been disclosed, the ACT director of public prosecutions has told an inquiry.The director of public prosecutions, Shane Drumgold SC, is the first witness at an independent inquiry investigating the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of sexually assaulting Higgins.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…