Lehrmann trial aborted after juror accessed own information
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The jury in the Lehrmann trial has been discharged after it was discovered a juror had obtained information outside the evidence presented.
ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum said it was unfortunate but indicated she had no option but to abort the trial. A new trial has been scheduled for February 20.
The member of the 12 person jury – which had...
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