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Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge

Bruce Lehrmann, a former political staffer, has entered a not guilty plea to charges of stealing a vehicle in connection with an alleged November incident involving a Toyota Prado in Tasmania.
This charge relates to Lehrmann's abandoned 2022 trial for the alleged sexual assault of his former colleague, Brittany Higgins, which reportedly took place at the Australian Parliament building in 2019 and was discontinued due to issues involving the jury.
Lehrmann, represented by lawyer Zali Burrows, entered a not guilty plea during a remote court session in Hobart Magistrates Court, and his bail was extended.
Magistrate Reg Marron indicated that Lehrmann’s plea would lead to additional information being provided and scheduled his next court appearance for September 19.
Lehrmann’s legal matters remain active, with a defamation loss against Network Ten and ongoing appeals related to Higgins’ case, indicating further proceedings ahead.

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