Shane Drumgold is stood aside after inquiry grilling over Bruce ... trends now Top prosecutor in the Bruce Lehrmann case is STOOD DOWN from his job after brutal week-long grilling at Brittany Higgins inquiry ACT DPP has been replaced in his role until June 13 Drumgold was grilled by Sofronoff Board of Inquiry By Andrew Brown For Australian Associated Press Published: 22:49 BST, 17 May 2023 | Updated: 22:55 BST, 17 May 2023 Viewcomments ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold has been stood aside, as an inquiry into the handling of a case against former Liberal staff Bruce Lehrmann continues. Mr Drumgold has come under pressure following questioning at the independent inquiry into how the ACT justice system handled rape allegations made against Mr Lehrmann by another ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. The ACT government executive has appointed Anthony Williamson, who was the deputy DPP, to act in the role of the territory's top prosecutor until June 13. ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold has been stood aside from his job until June 13 Mr Drumgold last week told the Sofronoff inquiry his team had 'closed ranks' against police because they believed officers had lost objectivity in the matter. He has served as DPP since January 2019 and worked at the DPP since 2002. The sexual assault charge against Mr Lehrmann, who had denied the allegations, was dropped last year. The inquiry continues next week, where police are expected to give evidence. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility