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Lawyer Suspended for Viewing Porn at Work, Faces Victim Compensation

3/10/2026

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The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal suspended lawyer Botherway for three months after finding he repeatedly viewed pornographic material at work from 2018 to 2022.
The tribunal ordered two victims to receive $5,000 each.
It said the behavior stemmed from an addiction linked to depression and stress, but the actions were harassment.
The tribunal published Botherway's name; he has not responded to media inquiries about his employment.

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Story summary

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal suspended lawyer Botherway for three months after finding he repeatedly viewed pornographic material at work from 2018 to 2022.
The tribunal ordered two victims to receive $5,000 each.
It said the behavior stemmed from an addiction linked to depression and stress, but the actions were harassment.
The tribunal published Botherway's name; he has not responded to media inquiries about his employment.