The Latest Breaking News from Brigid Heywood

Magistrate barred after courtroom bust-up with lawyer

The former head of a major university who allegedly wiped her saliva on a schoolgirl's face has won a legal bid after her lawyer clashed with a magistrate.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Magistrate in assault case against former University of New England vice-chancellor showed ‘lack of objectivity’, court told

Prof Brigid Heywood is accused of wiping her spit on a teenager’s face during an International Women’s Day event in 2022

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023

Teen felt ‘degraded and belittled’ by former University of New England vice-chancellor, court told

Prof Brigid Heywood has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and offensive behaviour over an alleged incident in March 2022

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023