A high-profile rape trial is set to begin in November, with a defendant accused of assaulting a woman twice at a regional Queensland property in 2021. The accused, who has denied the charges, plans to contest the allegations in court, where jurors may face inquiries about their prior knowledge of the case. Legal proceedings could examine evidence related to the serious allegations, which stem from incidents at a private residence. The trial marks a significant legal test following years of public and media scrutiny surrounding the accused.
Lehrmann is accused of raping a woman in 2021 and will stand trial in Toowoomba in November. He intends to contest the chargesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJurors in the pending trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape could be questioned about their prior knowledge of him and the case.Lehrmann, 31, is set to stand trial from 2 November, accused of twice raping a woman at a house in regional Queensland in 2021. Continue reading...
