More Fallout From the Lehrmann Case: Reynolds Sues Prosecutor, ACT for Defamation

Reynold’s action centres on a letter written by Drumgold to the chief of the AFP that was released to the media.

Australia's former Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds arrives for a media conference in the press gallery at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Dec. 7, 2020. Sam Mooy/Getty Images

With Bruce Lehrmann still in the middle of his defamation case against Channel Ten, News Corp. Australia, and Lisa Wilkinson, secondary players in the saga are also busy issuing writs.

The latest is a defamation case against the ACT government and former Chief Prosecutor Shane Drumgold, brought by Senator Linda Reynolds.