Inside the courtroom as the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist was sensationally aborted
2 years, 1 month ago

Inside the courtroom as the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist was sensationally aborted

Daily Mail  

The jury trial was tentatively rescheduled for February 20 next year in Canberra The first, ominous sign that something wasn't right in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist dropped into reporters' inboxes at 8.23am on Thursday. Pictured: Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins making a statement after the trial was aborted Pictured: Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann leaving the ACT Supreme Court in Canberra on Thursday 'I have received information there has been potential misconduct with a member of the jury,' she told the court. Defence lawyer Steven Whybrow made a statement on Lehrmann's behalf on Thursday 'I never fully understood the criminal justice system but I do now,' Ms Higgins said in a statement Justice McCallum said she gave the jury 'at least 17 warnings' during the course of the trial not to find their own evidence. Ms Higgins, Lehrmann and a range of other witnesses took the stand during the trial Ms HIggins' credibility and truthfulness were continually questioned during Steven Whybrow's closing arguments in court last week At about 10.25am, Justice McCallum left the court and the trial that captured the nation's attention was over. Through tears, Ms Higgins repeatedly told the court that Mr Whybrow's statements were incorrect The case was colloquially dubbed 'The Higgins Trial', but Ms Higgins was never on trial Just hours after her impassioned speech was broadcast all over Australia, Lehrmann's defence lawyer announced police had been contacted on the basis that what she said could impact his right to a fair trial.

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Brittany Higgins shows off blossoming baby bump as she awaits verdict in defamation trial
2 months ago

Brittany Higgins shows off blossoming baby bump as she awaits verdict in defamation trial

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has shown off her growing baby bump for the first time and revealed that she's having a baby boy. Brittany Higgins has showed off her baby bump in a picture to social media as she and her husband await a decision on a recent defamation trial She admitted it had been an 'acutely stressful' pregnancy while revealing she's …

Illegal abortion trial collapses as jury discharged for legal reasons
7 months ago

Illegal abortion trial collapses as jury discharged for legal reasons

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The jury in the trial …

Bruce Lehrmann's legal team made agreement not to charge him if they lost defamation action, court hears
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann's legal team made agreement not to charge him if they lost defamation action, court hears

ABC  

In short: The Federal Court has heard Bruce Lehrmann and his legal team made an agreement he would not be charged if they lost the case. The Federal Court has heard Bruce Lehrmann and his legal team made an agreement he would not be charged if they lost the case. It has been revealed Bruce Lehrmann's legal team made an …

How key facts at the centre of Brittany Higgins' $2.445m taxpayer-funded compensation payout were WRONG: Judge unpicks her claims
8 months ago

How key facts at the centre of Brittany Higgins' $2.445m taxpayer-funded compensation payout were WRONG: Judge unpicks her claims

Daily Mail  

A judge has ruled that Brittany Higgins won her $2.445 million settlement payout from the Commonwealth despite making a number of false claims. The finding marked the end of Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and television host Lisa Wilkinson, which was launched over the initial broadcast of Ms Higgins rape claims in 2021. Brittany Higgins is pictured with her …

The turning point in Brittany Higgins' version of events: Single detail about rape victim's fiancé David Sharaz in bombshell judgment exposes when her rape allegation became something else entirely
8 months, 1 week ago

The turning point in Brittany Higgins' version of events: Single detail about rape victim's fiancé David Sharaz in bombshell judgment exposes when her rape allegation became something else entirely

Daily Mail  

David Sharaz's involvement in Brittany Higgins' life has been singled out as the turning point for when her story jumped from being about rape allegations to a wider political conspiracy. Justice Michael Lee named Ms Higgins' fiancé 111 times in his 324 page-long judgment on Monday, which marked the end of Bruce Lehrmann's lengthy defamation case against Network Ten and …

Ashen-faced Bruce Lehrmann emerges from court after judge finds he raped Brittany Higgins and Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten win the case: 'He's ruined'
8 months, 1 week ago

Ashen-faced Bruce Lehrmann emerges from court after judge finds he raped Brittany Higgins and Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten win the case: 'He's ruined'

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has emerged pale-faced from court after losing his defamation case against Channel Ten. Moment earlier Lee found that Lehrmann was 'indifferent' to whether drunk Ms Higgins consented or not before he raped her on a senator's couch at Parliament House in March 2019. Pale-faced Bruce Lehrmann has emerged from court after Justice Michael Lee ruled he had raped …

Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails
8 months, 1 week ago

Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails

ABC  

The Federal Court has found, on the balance of probabilities, Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. "Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins," Justice Lee said. "Having escaped the lion's den, Mr Lehrmann made the mistake of coming back for his hat," Justice Lee said. In his judgment, Justice Lee said he was satisfied that it was "more …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict LIVE: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins and was 'hellbent' on having sex with her at Parliament House
8 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict LIVE: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins and was 'hellbent' on having sex with her at Parliament House

Daily Mail  

Federal Court Justice Michael Lee will hand down his decision in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten at 10.15am today. Mr Lehrmann launched defamation proceedings over an episode of The Project in February 2021, during which Brittany Higgins went public with her rape allegations for the first time in an interview with Wilkinson. Ms Higgins alleged …

As the judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial approaches, one question rings out loudest
8 months, 1 week ago

As the judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial approaches, one question rings out loudest

ABC  

Despite distracting allegations about sex workers, drugs and expensive golf trips over the past week, there's really only one thing anyone wants to know from the decision in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. "… Ms Higgins slowly conceiving a nascent narrative to protect her job and reputation after waking up having passed out naked in her minister's office in the …

Stunning last minute twist as Brittany Higgins questions if she was 'DRUGGED and raped' in Parliament in eleventh hour court statement
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Stunning last minute twist as Brittany Higgins questions if she was 'DRUGGED and raped' in Parliament in eleventh hour court statement

Daily Mail  

Ms Higgins also gave three reasons as to why she 'didn't lie' Brittany Higgins has questioned whether she was allegedly drugged and raped in Parliament House, fresh court documents reveal. The revelations were made in a submission written by lawyer Nicholas Owens SC on Ms Higgins' behalf and tendered to the Federal Court on Tuesday in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial. …

Brittany Higgins's final submissions to Bruce Lehrmann defamation case published by Federal Court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Brittany Higgins's final submissions to Bruce Lehrmann defamation case published by Federal Court

ABC  

In short: The Federal Court has published final submissions from Brittany Higgins in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. The Federal Court has published final submissions from Brittany Higgins in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. In submissions published by the Federal Court on Tuesday, Brittany Higgins's lawyer has argued she gave …

Network Ten's last-minute application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case could delay judgment
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Network Ten's last-minute application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case could delay judgment

ABC  

The Federal Court will today be asked to re-open the defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann, over an interview with Brittany Higgins on The Project in which she first alleged she had been raped. Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten over an episode of The Project in which Brittany Higgins alleged she had been raped at Parliament …

Bruce Lehrmann reveals his theory about how Brittany Higgins's dress came off at Parliament House on the night of the alleged rape
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann reveals his theory about how Brittany Higgins's dress came off at Parliament House on the night of the alleged rape

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argue Brittany Higgins may have taken her own dress off in senator Linda Reynolds’ office, perhaps to avoid vomiting on it, as he maintains he did not rape his former parliamentary colleague, court documents have revealed. In documents released by the court on Friday, Mr Lehrmann's lawyers maintained that no sexual intercourse took place between the former …

Brittany Higgins and fiancé David Sharaz are spotted in matching beige outfits at the idyllic five-bedroom French chateau she bought with her $2.4million payout - as Bruce Lehrmann deals with dog's un
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins and fiancé David Sharaz are spotted in matching beige outfits at the idyllic five-bedroom French chateau she bought with her $2.4million payout - as Bruce Lehrmann deals with dog's un

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have arrived at their new French chateau after leaving Australia behind with a multi-million dollar payout. Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have arrived at their new French home after leaving Australia behind with a multi-million dollar payout The couple stepped out of a dark-coloured Volvo at their sprawling five-bedroom chateau …

Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz ditch all-white 'suffragette' colour scheme as they touch down in Paris to start their new life away from the spotlight
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz ditch all-white 'suffragette' colour scheme as they touch down in Paris to start their new life away from the spotlight

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have touched down in Paris after leaving Australia behind to start a new life in a small French village. Brittany Higgins is pictured with her fiancé David Sharaz at Sydney Airport on December 6 The couple are headed to the small town of Lunas, in the south of France The town of Lunas …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: All the key details in Fiona Brown's evidence - including what was said in disciplinary meeting with Brittany Higgins three days after alleged rape
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: All the key details in Fiona Brown's evidence - including what was said in disciplinary meeting with Brittany Higgins three days after alleged rape

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins' former boss revealed five key points when she was on the witness stand this week. Brittany Higgins is pictured outside the Federal Court on December 1 Ms Chrysanthou asked Ms Brown why she took notes of what was said during that conversation, but omitted that particular detail. Fiona Brown said it was 'not unreasonable' to think Brittany Higgins …

Former chief of staff says after meeting with Bruce Lehrmann, it entered her mind Brittany Higgins may have been raped
1 year ago

Former chief of staff says after meeting with Bruce Lehrmann, it entered her mind Brittany Higgins may have been raped

ABC  

The former chief of staff in Senator Linda Reynolds's office has told the Federal Court she resisted pressure to go to police after disclosures from Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation Ms Higgins's former chief of staff at Parliament House, …

Brittany Higgins's former chief of staff Fiona Brown allowed to give evidence in closed court session
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins's former chief of staff Fiona Brown allowed to give evidence in closed court session

ABC  

The former political staffer to whom Brittany Higgins says she first disclosed her rape allegation has been allowed to give evidence in a closed session this afternoon, as part of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation …

Bruce Lehrmann, Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE: Lisa Wilkinson addresses Brittany Higgins' 'far-fetched conspiracy' theory - and admits key question she didn't ask her before airing rape alleg
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann, Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE: Lisa Wilkinson addresses Brittany Higgins' 'far-fetched conspiracy' theory - and admits key question she didn't ask her before airing rape alleg

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson has been on the witness stand for less than three hours and has already made a raft of admissions. Wilkinson told the court she didn't think viewers would listen to her speech and deduce that Ms Higgins' rape allegations were true because she can't read viewers' minds. Mr Lehrmann's barrister pointed her to transcripts of conversations she had …

Read David Sharaz's 'paranoid' email to Lisa Wilkinson - after court heard Brittany Higgins was 'terrified' the government were going to stop her airing rape allegations on The Project
1 year ago

Read David Sharaz's 'paranoid' email to Lisa Wilkinson - after court heard Brittany Higgins was 'terrified' the government were going to stop her airing rape allegations on The Project

Daily Mail  

David Sharaz sent a 'paranoid' email to Lisa Wilkinson on Brittany Higgins' behalf in case the government was screening her devices. Brittany Higgins is pictured with David Sharaz on her way to Marie Claire 'Women of the Year' awards in Sydney in November Pictured: The email David Sharaz sent Lisa Wilkinson in January 2021 'I'm sending this on behalf of …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Never-heard-before secret recordings reveal blunt five-word response from Brittany Higgins' boss after she called to resign
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Never-heard-before secret recordings reveal blunt five-word response from Brittany Higgins' boss after she called to resign

Daily Mail  

There are three covert recordings in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial - which is two more than most people thought just 48 hours ago. Ms Higgins has maintained Ms Cash and her chief of staff, Daniel Try, knew about her rape allegations in about 2019 - the same year the alleged assault took place. Mr Try told Mr Lehrmann's criminal trial …

Brittany Higgins's mother tells Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial her daughter has been a 'broken soul' since alleged rape
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins's mother tells Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial her daughter has been a 'broken soul' since alleged rape

ABC  

Brittany Higgins's mother has told former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's Federal Court defamation case that it was "a mother's worst nightmare" when she heard about her daughter's alleged rape. Key points: Brittany Higgins's mother Kelly told the court her daughter was a "broken soul" after the alleged rape at Parliament House Brittany Higgins's mother, father and stepmother have all given …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Higgins and Lehrmann's secrets are sensationally exposed as security guard's chilling diary entry about 'naked' woman is revealed
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Higgins and Lehrmann's secrets are sensationally exposed as security guard's chilling diary entry about 'naked' woman is revealed

Daily Mail  

It was an explosive week of major developments at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation hearing against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Security guard's recollection of Higgins and her dress Nikola Anderson, a security guard who was working in Parliament House, gave evidence - telling the court she found Brittany Higgins naked on Linda Reynolds' couch after the alleged assault. 'Real kiss' at …

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells Federal Court
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells Federal Court

ABC  

A woman who was with Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins on the night Ms Higgins was allegedly raped has told the Federal Court she saw the pair kiss and touch each other at a nightclub before they went to Parliament House in the early hours of the morning. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson …

Supporting witnesses to be called in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action now that Brittany Higgins's cross-examination is complete
1 year ago

Supporting witnesses to be called in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action now that Brittany Higgins's cross-examination is complete

ABC  

After more than four days in the witness box, Brittany Higgins has concluded her evidence to the Federal Court, in a defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann over an interview with Ms Higgins on The Project. Key points: Brittany Higgins was cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers for three days during her four days in the witness box Ms Higgins is …

Brittany Higgins snaps outside court after being asked about her alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann - as she fires back with a brilliant question of her own
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins snaps outside court after being asked about her alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann - as she fires back with a brilliant question of her own

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has taken a brutal swipe at a TV reporter following her final day of giving evidence in the Federal Court. Mr Lehrmann last week revealed that Channel Seven had been paying for his accommodation following interviews he did with the network On Tuesday Ms Higgins was confronted by a crew of journalists outside the Federal Court Ms Higgins …

Brittany Higgins denies trying to 'blow-up' Bruce Lehrmann's re-trial over alleged rape as her evidence concludes in Federal Court
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins denies trying to 'blow-up' Bruce Lehrmann's re-trial over alleged rape as her evidence concludes in Federal Court

ABC  

Brittany Higgins has concluded her evidence to the defamation trial of Bruce Lehrmann, and has denied that she deliberately tried to thwart the re-trial of Mr Lehrmann for her alleged rape. Key points: Brittany Higgins — a key witness for Network Ten — is being cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers Mr Lehrmann's barrister Steven Whybrow is quizzing Ms Higgins over …

Brittany Higgins details alleged rape as part of her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins details alleged rape as part of her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

ABC  

Brittany Higgins has become emotional as she testified to the Federal Court about her alleged rape at Parliament House in 2019. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation Ms Higgins took to the witness box in the Federal Court to give details about the alleged rape She says …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson: What happened when Australia's most talked-about trio were forced into the same room together for the first time EVER, writes CHARLOTTE KARP
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson: What happened when Australia's most talked-about trio were forced into the same room together for the first time EVER, writes CHARLOTTE KARP

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson - the three main players in one of the messiest legal sagas in recent history - sat a few seats apart from one another on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Lehrmann, who completed his evidence earlier in the day, was also in the front row - some nine seats away from Ms Higgins - at …

Bruce Lehrmann denies evading questions from chief of staff about Parliament House entry on night of alleged rape
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann denies evading questions from chief of staff about Parliament House entry on night of alleged rape

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann has denied trying to evade questioning from his former chief of staff about his entry to Parliament House on the night Brittany Higgins was allegedly raped in March 2019. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is facing his fourth day on the stand in the Federal Court Mr Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over coverage of Brittany …

Brittany Higgins issues powerful statement after Bruce Lehrmann was named as 'high-profile Australian' charged with rape - before he fires back with a legal threat after she made one crucial error
1 year, 1 month ago

Brittany Higgins issues powerful statement after Bruce Lehrmann was named as 'high-profile Australian' charged with rape - before he fires back with a legal threat after she made one crucial error

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Brittany Higgins has shared a powerful message of solidarity with Bruce Lehrmann's alleged victim, claiming her 'heart broke' for the woman after he was unmasked as the high-profile man accused of rape in Queensland. Brittany Higgins has shared a powerful message of solidarity with Bruce Lehrmann's alleged victim, claiming her 'heart broke' for her after he was unmasked as …

Everyday Aussies reveal how they really feel about the Brittany Higgins saga
1 year, 6 months ago

Everyday Aussies reveal how they really feel about the Brittany Higgins saga

Daily Mail  

Disgust at how Brittany Higgins has been portrayed as a 'witch', fury at Lisa Wilkinson's self-serving role, and calls for an investigation into the secret $3million payout - these are just some of the views expressed by ordinary Aussies who are growing tired of the 'never-ending' saga engulfing Australian politics. Ms Higgins, a former Liberal party staffer, accused her colleague …

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 6 months ago

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations long before they first met Lisa Wilkinson, new leaks have revealed. Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations The pair had a firm timeline in place long …

Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape
1 year, 6 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he has not ruled out suing Brittany Higgins personally for defamation. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann spoke to 7NEWS Spotlight — his first TV interview since Brittany Higgins accused him of raping her Mr Lehrmann denies raping Ms Higgins but told the program he knows many Australians do not believe him His trial was abandoned …

As the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's trial wrapped up this week, it was clear the goalposts had shifted
1 year, 6 months ago

As the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's trial wrapped up this week, it was clear the goalposts had shifted

ABC  

The former Queensland judge appointed to lead the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann must have wondered what he'd walked into. The inquiry had been sparked by claims police had pressured the ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold not to pursue the charge against Mr Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. The ACT's top prosecutor had …

Victims of Crime Commissioner tells Bruce Lehrmann inquiry it was her duty to support Brittany Higgins
1 year, 6 months ago

Victims of Crime Commissioner tells Bruce Lehrmann inquiry it was her duty to support Brittany Higgins

ABC  

The ACT's Victims of Crime Commissioner has defended her show of support for Brittany Higgins during the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, who was previously charged with raping her. Key points: The commissioner, Heidi Yates, says she was fulfilling her statutory role by walking into court with Brittany Higgins She says no criminal justice agencies raised concerns with her about her …

Police officer who led investigation into Brittany Higgins's rape allegation reveals he is sexual assault survivor
1 year, 7 months ago

Police officer who led investigation into Brittany Higgins's rape allegation reveals he is sexual assault survivor

ABC  

The head investigator into Brittany Higgins's allegation that she had been raped has revealed he is a survivor of sexual assault. Key points: Detective Superintendent Scott Moller has told an ACT inquiry that he was sexually assaulted 45 years ago Superintendent Moller says his personal history with sexual assault has "driven" his desire to work in the police force and …

Bruce Lehrmann SUES Channel 10 and news.com.au for defamation
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann SUES Channel 10 and news.com.au for defamation

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has filed defamation claims against Channel 10 and news.com.au - the two outlets that first detailed Brittany Higgins' allegations of rape against him - in the Federal Court. The defamation action comes after the Daily Mail Australia separately revealed the apology letter Channel 10 sent to Chief Justice Lucy McCallum, the judge in Mr Lehrmann's rape trial, about …

Inside Bruce Lehrmann's relaxed new life at a Tasmanian winery after Brittany Higgins saga
1 year, 11 months ago

Inside Bruce Lehrmann's relaxed new life at a Tasmanian winery after Brittany Higgins saga

Daily Mail  

Do you know more? Email [email protected] However, it can now be revealed that Mr Lehrmann has been working at a winery Mr Lehrmann has stayed out of the public eye since trial was dropped last year First trial was aborted and the second was dropped by the ACT public prosecutor Pictured: Bruce Lehrmann working at a winery Bruce Lehrmann, who …

Brittany Higgins launches withering Instagram attack on witness at the Bruce Lehrmann trial
2 years ago

Brittany Higgins launches withering Instagram attack on witness at the Bruce Lehrmann trial

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has launched a withering attack on a witness in the trial of her accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann, accusing them of a 'perversion of justice' - before suddenly deleting the Instagram posts. On Wednesday night, Ms Higgins spoke out about the aborted trial for the first time since the ACT Government announced it there would be an inquiry to …

Bruce Lehrmann speaks on inquiry into aborted rape trial after Brittany Higgins allegations
2 years ago

Bruce Lehrmann speaks on inquiry into aborted rape trial after Brittany Higgins allegations

Daily Mail  

The ACT government will move ahead with an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's aborted trial, with the former parliamentary staffer 'welcoming' the news. ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury and Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced the independent inquiry on Wednesday after a number of 'complaints and allegations' were made about the trial. The trial was aborted due to juror misconduct Mr Barr said …

Bruce Lehrmann engages defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien after rape trial abandoned
2 years ago

Bruce Lehrmann engages defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien after rape trial abandoned

ABC  

Lawyers for former Liberal Party adviser Bruce Lehrmann are considering taking legal action over allegedly defamatory comments made about his recently terminated rape trial. Key points: Top defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien is representing Bruce Lehrmann He is considering legal action over several comments made about Mr Lehrmann's rape trial, which was abandoned last week There are no findings against Mr …

Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann 'faced complaints from other women'
2 years ago

Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann 'faced complaints from other women'

Daily Mail  

The second trial of Mr Lehrmann, slated for February, has now been abandoned The contents of two redacted paragraphs in a major judgment in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist - which concern claims other women had complained about Bruce Lehrmann's behaviour - can be revealed. The contents of two redacted paragraphs in a major judgment in the trial …

Bruce Lehrmann could still go to trial for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins despite charge drop
2 years ago

Bruce Lehrmann could still go to trial for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins despite charge drop

Daily Mail  

The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions could order a second trial in the future The first trial was abandoned after one juror brought in unauthorised materials The charge drop means Mr Lehrmann won't face a second trial in February, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann could still face prosecution for allegedly raping Brittany Higgins even though she dropped the charges against him to …

High-Profile Australian Rape Case Accusing Former Conservative Staffer Won’t Resume After Mistrial
2 years ago

High-Profile Australian Rape Case Accusing Former Conservative Staffer Won’t Resume After Mistrial

News 18  

An Australian rape case that sparked national protests will not return to court after a mistrial, because of fears the intense public scrutiny could have a grave toll on the accuser’s mental health, prosecutors said Friday. The allegations first came to light through media reports in early 2021 and — on the back of the global #MeToo movement — sparked …

Rape charge dropped against Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins
2 years ago

Rape charge dropped against Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins

ABC  

The case against Bruce Lehrmann, the man who was accused of raping former Liberal party staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House, will be abandoned. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann faced trial earlier this year over the alleged rape, but that trial was abandoned after juror misconduct was uncovered A retrial has now also been dropped after Director of Prosecutions Shane Drumgold …

Bruce Lehrmann to face retrial next year over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, prosecutor confirms
2 years, 1 month ago

Bruce Lehrmann to face retrial next year over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, prosecutor confirms

ABC  

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will be retried next year over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed. Mr Lehrmann faces a single charge of sexual assault over the alleged incident in Parliament House in 2019. However, after 12 days of hearings and more than five days of jury deliberations, Chief Justice …

Brittany Higgins: What alleged rape victim said in TV speech
2 years, 1 month ago

Brittany Higgins: What alleged rape victim said in TV speech

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins slammed the justice system as she left the ACT Supreme court A visibly shaking Brittany Higgins fought back tears outside the ACT Supreme Court as she delivered an emotionally charged speech after the jury in the Bruce Lehrmann trial was discharged. Brittany Higgins fought back tears as she gave an emotional speech outside the ACT Supreme Court on …

Jury discharged in trial of Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping Brittany Higgins
2 years, 1 month ago

Jury discharged in trial of Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping Brittany Higgins

ABC  

The jury in the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been discharged without a verdict after a juror accessed information that was not presented as evidence in court. Key points: The jury in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been discharged Chief Justice Lucy McCallum said this morning at least one juror had obtained relevant material that was not included …

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