Jury in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial may face questions about prior knowledge of case
Summary
Bruce Lehrmann is set to face a rape trial starting November 2 in Queensland. The court may question potential jurors about what they already know about the case to ensure a fair trial.Key Facts
- Bruce Lehrmann, 31, is accused of raping a woman twice in 2021 at a house in regional Queensland.
- The trial is scheduled to begin on November 2.
- The prosecution plans to ask the court to allow questioning of jury members about their prior knowledge of the case.
- Queensland's Jury Act Section 47 permits juror questioning if there are "special reasons," like biased media coverage.
- If approved, jurors may be asked questions by the judge, and possibly by lawyers, to decide if they should serve.
- Jurors can be replaced before the trial if their answers suggest bias.
- Lehrmann has not yet formally pleaded but plans to contest the charges.
- The court postponed the process for two weeks for both sides to submit more information.
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