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Lehrmann trial aborted after juror accessed own information

The jury in the Lehrmann trial has been discharged after it was discovered a juror had obtained information outside the evidence presented.

The Conversation

Mistrial in parliament rape case after problematic research enters jury room

"Material has entered the jury room that ought not to have," the trial judge said.

Newcastle Herald

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

The jury in the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann is discharged, without a verdict, after a juror accessed information that was not presented as evidence in court.

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Bruce Lehrmann trial aborted with jury discharged after outside material brought into jury room

Court hears juror brought in research paper on sexual assault while considering verdict. Lehrmann pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in 2019

The Guardian - AU

Higgins and Lehrmann left in trial limbo

Brittany Higgins has been left in limbo after Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was aborted following the discovery of prohibited material in the jury room.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argued Scott Morrison’s apology to Brittany Higgins was ‘particularly egregious’

Newly released judgment on Lehrmann’s failed attempt in April to halt sexual assault case shows defence argued then PM’s comments could prejudice fair trial

The Guardian - AU

Jury still deliberating on verdict for Bruce Lehrmann, on trial for allegedly raping Brittany Higgins

The jury in the trial of former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been trying to reach a unanimous decision for more than five days.

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Bruce Lehrmann trial: jury sent home overnight and will continue deliberating

Lehrmann pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins in trial at ACT supreme court in Canberra

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Morrison apology cited by Lehrmann defence

A parliamentary apology to women by Scott Morrison was proposed as reason to halt the trial of a man accused of raping political staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Bruce Lehrmann trial: jury to continue deliberating after saying it was unable to reach unanimous verdict

Judge urges jury to make ‘a further attempt’ after ACT supreme court receives note indicating members ‘unable’ to agree

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Jury ordered to keep at Lehrmann verdict

A jury has not yet reached a verdict in the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins, with the judge asking it to keep trying.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann rape trial jury told to 'take all the time' it needs to reach a verdict

The jury deliberating in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann has yet to reach an agreement beyond reasonable doubt.

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Bruce Lehrmann trial: judge tells jury there is ‘no rush’ as deliberations continue

The 12-person jury asked if there were ‘time expectations’ on reaching a verdict but was told by the judge to take as long as they needed

The Guardian - AU

Jury told not to rush on Lehrmann verdict

A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has not yet reached a verdict after its third full day of deliberations.

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Who knew what and when? Trial hears new details of timeline after Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape

The Bruce Lehrmann trial provided insights into how high up knowledge of the alleged rape may have gone before it exploded into public view

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'Political forces' in Lehrmann rape trial

A coalition senator has been accused of trying to interfere in Brittany Higgins' rape case because she is politically invested in the outcome of the trial.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: jury sent home for weekend after not yet reaching unanimous verdict

ACT supreme court chief justice urges jurors to avoid discussing case with others ahead of continued deliberations next week

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Jury's still out, as it finishes its second full day of deliberations in the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann

The jury is continuing their deliberations for the second day in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping his former colleague Brittany Higgins in 2019.

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Jury to continue on Lehrmann deliberations

Members of the jury will continue considering their verdict in the trial of a man accused of raping his former colleague inside Parliament House.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: jury continues deliberations in ACT supreme court case

Lehrmann is accused of raping Brittany Higgins on a couch in the office of then defence industry minister, an allegation he denies

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Jury continues deliberating in ACT Supreme Court trial of Bruce Lehrmann

The jury continues to deliberate in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping former Liberal staffer and colleague Brittany Higgins in 2019.

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Deliberations ongoing for Lehrmann verdict

A jury will continue deliberations for a second full day in the trial of the man accused of raping his former colleague Brittany Higgins.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: jury told they are not ‘answerable to public opinion’ as deliberations begin

ACT chief justice Lucy McCallum sums up case and directs jurors to ignore significant media interest in trial over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

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Chief Justice asks jury to act 'impartially' as they retire to deliberate in Bruce Lehrmann rape trial

The jury retires to consider its decision in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer casts doubt on Brittany Higgins’ credibility during closing arguments in court

The ACT supreme court trial of Lehrmann is in its final stages, with the jury set to begin deliberations later on Wednesday

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