The media and politicians are "off the leash", the rule of law and presumption of innocence has been "ditched", as Attorney-General Christian Porter becomes the focus of a sexual assault allegation but "the whole justice system is under threat," says Sky News host Chris Kenny.
"Now, as you know, federal politics was plunged into an ugly and vicious controversy a week ago today when the ABC's Louise Milligan rushed to air with explosive historical rape allegations," he said.
"Milligan had been aware of this case for many months but had declined to report it previously, even when she compiled a Four Corners report last year that included vicious attacks on Christian Porter's character, including claims of sexual harassment, that he denies.
"Milligan and the ABC knew about all the doubts surrounding this case, including the opposition of the alleged victim's family to any further complaints or publicity. But suddenly; bre
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