Lack of disabled access halts fraud trial

A ‘trusted friend’ of Sir Samuel Brittan accused of defrauding the famous author has had her trial adjourned because the court could not accommodate her wheelchair. Michelle Braithwaite (corr), 46, allegedly transferred cash from the writer’s bank accounts without his consent. Braithwaite is also accused of using Sir Samuel’s American Express credit card to pay for goods and services. She is also said to have ‘submitted a false document that she had authority to gain third party payment authorisation to…