SocietyJury in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial may face questions about prior knowledge of case
Bruce Lehrmann is accused of twice raping a woman at a house in regional Queensland in 2021 and is due to stand trial in Toowoomba from 2 November. Prosecutor Caroline Marco plans to seek permission under Queensland’s Jury Act to question prospective jurors about prior knowledge of Lehrmann and the case, citing possible prejudicial pre-trial publicity. Lehrmann intends to contest the charges and remains on bail.
TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-02 05:02Original
Jury in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial may face questions about prior knowledge of case
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