A top legal commentator has predicted Shane Drumgold will never return as the ACT's chief prosecutor after a damning inquiry exposed multiple instances of misconduct during the Lehrmann trial.
Shane Drumgold has requested leave until June 13 with deputy Anthony Williamson SC set to replace him.
“You can’t possibly have the top prosecutor in any jurisdiction continue in his role after he’s admitted to what Mr Drumgold has admitted to,” Merritt told Sky News Australia. Mr Drumgold’s appearance at the board of inquiry last week drew significant scrutiny after damning revelations over his handling of the case.
Repeating his claims last week, Mr Drumgold sensationally suggested it was “possible if not probable” there a conspiracy involving federal Senator Linda Reynolds, AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw and investigating police to “make a matter go away”. “I had not concluded there was a conspiracy, I concluded that there was a possibility that there was pressure being exerted on ACT police I had not concluded that it had occurred,” Mr Drumgold said.
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