Overview

• Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping a woman twice in October 2021, is contesting the charges and has not yet entered a plea.
• Defense lawyer Zali Burrows claims at least nine witness statements and key CCTV footage are missing from the prosecution's evidence brief.
• Judge Dennis Lynch declined to rule on the disclosure dispute, requiring formal applications if parties cannot resolve the issue independently.
• Crown prosecutor Caroline Marco stated that the prosecution is open to providing requested materials directly if specified by the defense.
• The case has been adjourned to May 22, 2025, for further pre-trial discussions as both sides prepare to file necessary applications.