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ACT Court Dismisses Sofronoff's Corruption Challenge, Confirms Bias

12/11/2025

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Walter Sofronoff's challenge to the ACT integrity commission's finding of serious corrupt conduct was dismissed by Justice Wendy Abraham.
The integrity commission found that Sofronoff leaked sensitive information about Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution to journalists, undermining the inquiry.
The ACT supreme court noted Sofronoff's communications with Janet Albrechtsen created a perception of bias, citing extensive interactions.
The court ruled Sofronoff's claims lacked merit, saying direct evidence was unnecessary to disprove them.

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Walter Sofronoff's challenge to the ACT integrity commission's finding of serious corrupt conduct was dismissed by Justice Wendy Abraham.
The integrity commission found that Sofronoff leaked sensitive information about Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution to journalists, undermining the inquiry.
The ACT supreme court noted Sofronoff's communications with Janet Albrechtsen created a perception of bias, citing extensive interactions.
The court ruled Sofronoff's claims lacked merit, saying direct evidence was unnecessary to disprove them.