Judge in Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape case doesn’t want pre-trial issues to ‘kibosh’ October start date
by Paul Karp from on (#63PFE)
Lawyers for accused Bruce Lehrmann, who is pleading not guilty, indicate plans to subpoena police for document as judge warns against chasing' minor cross-examination points
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The defence for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will push to be given a document outlining what it says are discrepancies" in her account ahead of an October trial.
The ACT supreme court has listed a trial of up to seven weeks to begin on 4 October after the case was delayed in June due to concerns public commentary could prejudice potential jurors.
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