Jury in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial may face questions about prior knowledge of case

The Guardian (World)IndependentCenter3 hr. ago

A jury in Bruce Lehrmann's upcoming rape trial in Queensland may be subjected to questioning regarding their prior knowledge of the case and the defendant. Lehrmann, 31, is scheduled to stand trial starting 2 November, facing charges of raping a woman in 2021. Prosecuting attorney Caroline Marco plans to apply for a Section 47 inquiry under Queensland's Jury Act, which permits judges to question jurors if there are 'special reasons' such as prejudicial pre-trial publicity. This could lead to juror disqualification and replacement, with both prosecution and defense potentially involved in cross-examining jurors. The matter was adjourned for further preparation.

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