Former university boss Brigid Heywood who is facing assault and offensive behaviour charges will have her case re-heard, following a courtroom bust-up between her lawyer and a magistrate.
Magistrate Mark Richardson and Heywood's barrister, Jack Pappas clashed during a series of hearings in the Armidale Local Court in 2023, which resulted in Mr Pappas requesting the magistrate step down from the case due to the potential appearance of bias.
