Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff loses bid to overturn ‘serious corrupt conduct’ finding

Former judge did not prove the ACT integrity commission’s findings of his ‘dishonesty, bad faith and partiality’ were without evidence, court findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWalter Sofronoff has lost his bid against the ACT integrity commission’s finding he engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” by leaking his inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann to two journalists ahead of its official release.On Thursday, Justice Wendy Abraham dismissed Sofronoff’s attempt to overturn the integrity body’s finding earlier this year in the federal court, upholding many of its conclusions. Continue reading...