Bruce Lehrmann retrial won’t proceed after prosecutors drop charges for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

Decision announced by director of public prosecutions means retrial of Lehrmann, who pleaded not guilty, will not go ahead

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Prosecutors have dropped charges against Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, saying a retrial would pose an unnacceptable risk" to her health.

Director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold announced the shock move on Friday morning, exercising his discretion to discontinue proceedings.