Parramatta ICAC target breaks down, lashes out at ‘public shaming’
Roxanne Thornton, a senior staff member at the City of Parramatta, broke down during her testimony at an ICAC inquiry, expressing frustration over what she described as 'public shaming.' She admitted to misconduct in recruitment practices but denied engaging in corruption. Thornton's emotional outburst came after intense questioning about her conduct and previous statements made during the inquiry.
- ▪Roxanne Thornton is being investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) for her conduct at the City of Parramatta.
- ▪During her testimony, she admitted to misconduct but denied that it constituted corruption.
- ▪Thornton expressed her distress over the public nature of the inquiry, stating that she felt shamed and attacked.
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