Lawyers for the man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins will seek a permanent stay to criminal proceedings and a takedown order for media articles reporting on the case. Bruce Lehrmann, 26, has been charged with allegedly raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in the office of the former defence industry minister, Linda Reynolds. He has denied the alleged assault and is pleading not guilty. A tentative date of June 6, 2022, was provided, with the trial expected to last between three to four weeks. However, following Prime Minister’s apology to Higgins in February, Lehrmann’s barrister David Campbell indicated they would lodge a permanent stay application, which, if successful, could see the trial delayed or aborted indefinitely. Campbell argued the publicity of the case could prejudice a fair trial and said they would apply for a temporary stay if the permanent stay was not granted. He also foreshadowed an application …