Public talk about Brittany Higgins’ case could impact prosecution, chief justice warns

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Public talk about Brittany Higgins’ case could impact prosecution, chief justice warns
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Judge tells court those interested in criminal case against Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape need to be ‘careful with the words they publish’ ahead of trial

The Australian Capital Territory’s chief justice has warned the more the public talk about Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape, the more likely the prosecution could be halted, with a lawyer for the defence raising concerns recent public speeches may have the potential to prejudice the case.

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