Detective who investigated Bruce Lehrmann rape allegations said he would resign if accused found guilty, inquiry hears
by Nino Bucci from World news | The Guardian on (#6BJT2)
Senior police officer said he thought Lehrmann was innocent of raping Brittany Higgins, barrister Steven Whybrow claims
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A senior police officer who investigated the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins told Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer he would resign if a jury found Lehrmann guilty, the lawyer claims.
Steven Whybrow SC said in a statement provided to an independent inquiry into Lehrmann's prosecution that he met with detective inspector Marcus Boorman in October 2022, while the jury was deliberating in Lehrmann's case.
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