In their closing arguments to the jury, the prosecution says there were ‘strong political forces’ at play when Higgins initially decided not to report to police
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Brittany Higgins was “right to be scared” by the “strong political forces” that were swirling around her as she considered whether to proceed with a complaint about her alleged rape in Parliament House, the prosecution says.
The evidence in the ACT supreme court trial of Bruce Lehrmann concluded early on Tuesday, after the Crown closed its case. The defence did not call any witnesses.
Continue reading…In their closing arguments to the jury, the prosecution says there were ‘strong political forces’ at play when Higgins initially decided not to report to policeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastBrittany Higgins was “right to be scared” by the “strong political forces” that were swirling around her as she considered whether to proceed with a complaint about her alleged rape in Parliament House, the prosecution says.The evidence in the ACT supreme court trial of Bruce Lehrmann concluded early on Tuesday, after the Crown closed its case. The defence did not call any witnesses. Continue reading…