Roxanne Thornton, a witness at Australia’s anti-corruption body (ICAC), breaks down at the end of several days in the witness box, according to reports from The Age and Brisbane Times. Both outlets describe Thornton’s emotional reaction after appearing over multiple days during the ICAC proceedings. The coverage focuses on her comments and the circumstances surrounding her testimony, including her criticism of what she characterises as “public shaming.” The articles present the same core account: Thornton reaches a breaking point after giving evidence for days, and she frames her experience in terms of how she has been treated publicly during the process. The reports do not provide extensive additional details in the excerpts provided about the underlying subject matter of the ICAC hearing, the specific allegations under consideration, or the broader evidentiary timeline. Overall, the two sources align on the key event: Thornton’s breakdown occurs at the conclusion of her days of testimony, and her remarks centre on concerns about public exposure and shaming.