Brittany Higgins' powerful message of solidarity to Bruce Lehrmann's alleged victim
Brittany Higgins has shared a powerful statement of solidarity to Bruce Lehrmann's alleged victim.
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been charged with two counts of rape, relating to an incident alleged to have occurred in Queensland in October 2021.
Lehrmann was only recently named as the "high-profile figure" accused of the crime, after a judge made the decision to reject his suppression order, which kept his name out of the press and not related to the incident.
Once Lehrmann was named as the defendant in the sexual assault case, Brittany Higgins was quick to share a passionate message to his alleged victim.
Taking to Instagram stories, Brittany wrote, "When I first found out about the alleged sexual assault my heart broke for you."
"To know that this has allegedly taken place while he was out on bail in 2021 is devastating."
"I note the fact you've decided to come forward despite seeing the horrific championing of this individual in the media all year."
"I am so, so sorry this allegedly happened to you".
After Brittany's post garnered widespread attention, Lehrmann was quick to point out a crucial mistake in her statement.
Mr Lehrmann was not on any kind of bail in the lead-up to his aborted trial in October 2022, as he was only on bail after the mistrial in relation to the Queensland matter.
Lehrmann told Daily Mail Australia, "I'd just note if Ms Higgins is going to try and kibosh the human right of a fair trial again and also further defame me, at least get your facts right before you post."
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