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Lehrmann retrial abandoned because of 'a significant and unacceptable risk' to Brittany Higgins' life

The plan for a second trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been dropped after expert medical advice warned it posed a “significant and unacceptable risk” to Brittany Higgins’ life.

The Conversation

Lehrmann case dropped over 'unacceptable risk' to Brittany Higgins

The ACT's top prosecutor says medical evidence shows it is no longer in the public interest to pursue a retrial.

Newcastle Herald

ACT Prosecutor Confirms Charges Against Bruce Lehrmann Will Be Dropped

The trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man charged with the rape of Brittany Higgins in 2019, has been dropped due to concerns for Higgins' health.

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

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold says the charge will be dropped because it is "no longer in the public interest to pursue a prosecution at the risk of the complainant's life".

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann retrial won’t proceed after prosecutors drop charges for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

Decision announced by director of public prosecutions means retrial of Lehrmann, who pleaded not guilty, will not go ahead

The Guardian - AU

Watch: Bruce Lehrmann trial reports, Chris Dawson to be sentenced, Industrial relations bill

Watch: The re-trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins, is expected to be abandoned, and charges against him dropped today.

The New Daily

Brittany Higgins: prosecutor to make announcement about retrial of Bruce Lehrmann

Director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold is expected to make a statement on Friday morning

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Secret Bruce Lehrmann hearing scheduled for December

On December 2, an application in the hearing of the Bruce Lehrmann trial will be held behind closed doors.

The New Daily

Closed hearing to be held in trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins

The ACT Supreme Court confirms it will hear an application relating to the trial on December 2 and that media and members of the public will not be allowed to attend.

ABC News

Court to hear secret application in Parliament House rape case

The courtroom will be closed to everyone except court officers, lawyers and parties to the case.

The Canberra Times

Lisa Wilkinson quits The Project citing ‘relentless, targeted’ media toxicity

Presenter says she is stepping down from hosting Channel Ten show after five years, saying the past six months have taken a toll on her and those close to her

The Guardian - AU

ACT proposes changes to Evidence Act ahead of Lehrmann retrial

The Director of Public Prosecutions said there was a need for an "urgent amendment".

The Canberra Times

Law stopping alleged victims of sexual assault reusing evidence in court could change before Bruce Lehrmann retrial

The law change could allow evidence already given by former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins to be reused.

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann retrial: ACT government seeking to urgently reform video evidence loophole

Video recordings of rape complainants’ evidence currently cannot be used in retrials if, like Brittany Higgins, they initially gave evidence in the courtroom

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Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann retrial

The ACT's top prosecutor has confirmed his intent to proceed with a retrial the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins after juror misconduct caused a mistrial.

The New Daily

Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann to face retrial over alleged Brittany Higgins rape

It's confirmed that former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will face a retrial next year over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

ABC News

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

The Director of Public Prosecutions confirms that the former Liberal Party staffer will be retried over the alleged rape of his then-colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in 2019.

The Guardian - AU

ACT attorney general ‘will consider’ jury misconduct laws after Bruce Lehrmann trial aborted

Canberra chief justice says current laws left her unable to punish juror whose actions caused trial over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins to be abandoned

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The Guardian - AU

Juror who caused Bruce Lehrmann trial to be aborted brought in two other research papers, judge reveals

The man who has denied he raped Brittany Higgins is facing the prospect of another trial after a juror brought academic papers on sexual assault into the jury room

The Guardian - AU

Q+A moves back to Monday nights, ending speculation it might be axed

Schedule change restores ABC’s traditional Monday news and current affairs lineup. Plus, Rupert Murdoch to work from home

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: debate over Medibank hack ransom, fresh climate crisis warning, Dutton attacks budget

Friday: This may be one of the few times a company should pay a cyber ransom, an expert says. Plus: should you let kids gorge Halloween treats?

ABC News

Forbidden research prompted the Bruce Lehrmann jury to be discharged. So, what are the rules for jurors?

Alarm bells were set off for one sheriff's officer in the ACT rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann after a research paper was uncovered by chance. The document was not part of court proceedings and ultimately led to a mistrial. So, what other rules do jurors run the risk of breaking?

AAP

Media silence urged on Lehrmann rape trial

The media has been urged to cease reporting on the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ahead of a new trial.

WEKU

A high-profile Australian #MeToo trial ended unexpectedly — and without a verdict

Jurors spent five days deliberating Brittany Higgins' claim of being raped in Parliament house before a judge discovered of of them brought outside research into the court, scrapping the whole trial.

The Independent UK

Brittany Higgins rape trial collapses after juror ‘brings own research into court’

The jury was discharged after a 12-day trial and five days of deliberation after the print-out was found

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