Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argued Scott Morrison’s apology to Brittany Higgins was ‘particularly egregious’

Newly released judgment on Lehrmann's failed attempt in April to halt sexual assault case shows defence argued then PM's comments could prejudice fair trial

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Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers accused former prime minister Scott Morrison of making a particularly egregious" remark during his apology to Brittany Higgins which risked prejudicing his chance of a fair trial, according to a newly released judgment.

Lehrmann tried and failed to permanently stay the case against him in April, arguing pretrial publicity had denied him the opportunity of a fair trial.

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