Brittany Higgins's allegation she was raped by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann in then-minister Linda Reynolds's office has had far-reaching consequences, and perhaps the most extraordinary part of the tale has been playing out in Federal Court this week.
She did some things after that night that made it impossible to get physical evidence that supports or refutes her claim. It would have been a much simpler case if there was some Bruce jizz on the dress.