News about Kay Ryan

As he visited bars with colleagues, sued opponents, and trained to become a lawyer, the former political employee seemed to brush off his looming reputation as an alleged rapist. Lehrmann's identity as the 'high-profile Australian' facing charges of assaulting a woman in Toowoomba for three years was not covered until this month under Queensland law. Lehrmann had been charged, according to police, lawyers, and journalists around the country, but no one was allowed to announce it. In Sydney's eastern suburbs, Lehrmann was seen assisting an elderly lady up a flight of stairs, picking grapes, and dining with a mate. Lehrmann appeared in court for reportedly raping onetime colleague Brittany Higgins (inset), but the trial was dismissed.