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Bruce Lehrmann, Brittany Higgins and the justice system
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11 minutes
Released:
Jun 8, 2023
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Podcast episode
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This week, Bruce Lehrmann gave his first media interview, after the trial over the alleged rape of former political staffer Brittany Higgins was abandoned last year.
In it, Mr Lehrmann, who's never been found guilty of any wrongdoing, maintained his innocence, saying the alleged assault at Parliament House in Canberra simply didn't happen.
It came as an inquiry into the justice system's handling of the case heard its final evidence.
Today, we speak to ABC court reporter, Elizabeth Byrne, who's covered the story from the start.
Featured:
Elizabeth Byrne, ABC court reporter, Canberra
In it, Mr Lehrmann, who's never been found guilty of any wrongdoing, maintained his innocence, saying the alleged assault at Parliament House in Canberra simply didn't happen.
It came as an inquiry into the justice system's handling of the case heard its final evidence.
Today, we speak to ABC court reporter, Elizabeth Byrne, who's covered the story from the start.
Featured:
Elizabeth Byrne, ABC court reporter, Canberra
Released:
Jun 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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