[CLSTR]
API
< Back to all clusters
[CRIME] · Australia · 4 sources

started · updated

Bruce Lehrmann trial: Prosecutors seek to question jurors

Bruce Lehrmann Queensland Jury Act Toowoomba District Court jury selection rape trial

In the pending trial of Bruce Lehrmann, prosecutors are seeking to question potential jurors regarding their prior knowledge of the case and the defendant. Prosecutor Caroline Marco announced intentions to file an application under Section 47 of the Queensland Jury Act, which allows for juror questioning if a judge identifies “special reasons,” such as prejudicial pre-trial publicity.

Lehrmann, 31, is accused of twice raping a woman at a residence in regional Queensland in 2021. While he has not formally entered a plea, his previous legal counsel indicated his intention to contest the charges. The matter was heard in Toowoomba District Court, where Judge Dennis Lynch adjourned the proceedings for two weeks to allow both the prosecution and defense to file further material.

If the application is granted, the judge will have the final authority on the questions asked. Jurors could potentially be cross-examined under oath and, if their answers warrant it, they may be discharged and replaced by individuals from the jury pool.

Entities

Bruce Lehrmann · Caroline Marco · Dennis Lynch · Queensland · Toowoomba District Court

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Sources

Lehrmann jurors could be grilled on pre-trial knowledge [www.smh.com.au]
Lehrmann jurors could be grilled on pre-trial knowledge [www.theage.com.au]
Lehrmann jurors could be grilled on pre-trial knowledge [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
Bruce Lehrmann trial takes fresh twist over jury questions [thenightly.com.au]