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May 16, 2023 •
Inside the inquiry into the Lehrmann trial
The trial of Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins never reached a verdict – and Lehrmann still strenuously maintains his innocence. The actions of one juror might have led to the mistrial, but there was more to the story: concerns about how the media covered the trial were followed by explosive allegations against the ACT police and how they handled the case.
Now, an inquiry is trying to get to the bottom of how justice failed to reach a verdict.