Questions over single document detailing Seven Network's discussions with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of Spotlight interview
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Questions over single document detailing Seven Network's discussions with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of Spotlight interview

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In short: Lawyers for the Seven Network have produced a "confined number of documents" in response to allegations about their pursuit of Bruce Lehrmann for an interview on the Spotlight Program. Lawyers for the Seven Network have produced a "confined number of documents" in response to allegations about their pursuit of Bruce Lehrmann for an interview on the Spotlight Program. Network Ten lawyers say the small number of documents "beggars belief", as their reopened evidence begun in the Federal Court in defence of the former Liberal staffer's defamation case. Earlier this week, lawyers for Mr Lehrmann re-issued two subpoenas that were first issued last year, relating to the development of Seven's Spotlight program with the former Liberal staffer.

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Bruce Lehrmann's 'other' secret Channel Seven role is revealed
5 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann's 'other' secret Channel Seven role is revealed

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann was an unofficial advisor on as many as two episodes of Channel Seven's Spotlight program, while the TV network paid about $105,000 for his luxury rental home in Sydney. Former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach then told a court last year the network paid thousands for Lehrmann's use of sex workers, Thai massages, cocaine, and dinners at expensive restaurants …

Mark Llewellyn: Spotlight boss exits Channel Seven after Bruce Lehrmann scandal
8 months, 1 week ago

Mark Llewellyn: Spotlight boss exits Channel Seven after Bruce Lehrmann scandal

Daily Mail  

Mark Llewellyn, the executive producer of the Spotlight program, is leaving Channel Seven following weeks of damaging claims about how the current affairs show secured the controversial Bruce Lehrmann interview, according to reports. There has been a question mark over Llewellyn's tenure at Seven following claims from former producer Taylor Auerbach, whose bombshell allegations - made in an affidavit to …

Taylor Auerbach's lawyer argues Bruce Lehrmann's 'silence was deafening' in response to new evidence in defamation case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Auerbach's lawyer argues Bruce Lehrmann's 'silence was deafening' in response to new evidence in defamation case

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In short: The lawyer for former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach has argued Bruce Lehrmann's "silence was deafening" in response to the former Seven producer's testimony in the Federal Court last week. The lawyer for former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach has argued Bruce Lehrmann's "silence was deafening" in response to the former Seven producer's testimony in the Federal Court …

The fallout from Bruce Lehrmann's interview with Spotlight risks what remains of Network Seven's reputation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The fallout from Bruce Lehrmann's interview with Spotlight risks what remains of Network Seven's reputation

ABC  

In short: The Seven Network is dealing with a mounting reputational crisis in the wake of fresh allegations about how it secured its exclusive interview with former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. The fallout from Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten in the wake of new allegations about how Channel Seven's Spotlight program secured its exclusive interview with him is …

Invoice allegedly sent to Seven Network from Bruce Lehrmann for drugs, sex workers presented to court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Invoice allegedly sent to Seven Network from Bruce Lehrmann for drugs, sex workers presented to court

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In short: Lawyers for Network Ten have presented an invoice purportedly from Bruce Lehrmann to the Seven Network for drugs and the payment of sex workers. The invoice is part of the evidence given by former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach in Mr Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. Network Ten has alleged the Seven Network paid …

How the Seven Network became embroiled in defamation action between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How the Seven Network became embroiled in defamation action between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten

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Television news and current affairs in Australia has traditionally been a competitive pursuit. Evidence of Mr Lehrmann's 'wilful dishonesty': Network Ten lawyers Network Ten lawyer Matthew Collins told the court Mr Auerbach's evidence, if accepted, "discloses wilful dishonesty". With the finish line in sight, the Federal Court has provided another twist in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten after …

What does Network Ten's successful bid to reopen Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case mean for a judgment?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What does Network Ten's successful bid to reopen Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case mean for a judgment?

ABC  

With the finish line in sight, the Federal Court has provided another twist in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. The commencement of the defamation case came after Mr Lehrmann's criminal trial in the ACT Supreme Court collapsed due to juror misconduct, leaving no findings against him. The defamation trial late last year ran for …

Federal Court publishes affidavit detailing Seven Network payments to Bruce Lehrmann, including for sex, drugs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal Court publishes affidavit detailing Seven Network payments to Bruce Lehrmann, including for sex, drugs

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In short: An affidavit from former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach, which led to the reopening of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, has been published by the Federal Court. An affidavit from former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach, which led to the reopening of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, has been published by the Federal Court. The affidavit has now been released …

Bruce Lehrmann court decision: Grinning Taylor Auerbach soaks up the limelight in a see-through shirt just hours after rocking defamation trial with bombshell drugs and prostitutes claims
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann court decision: Grinning Taylor Auerbach soaks up the limelight in a see-through shirt just hours after rocking defamation trial with bombshell drugs and prostitutes claims

Daily Mail  

Network Ten's barrister Matthew Collins KC has accused Bruce Lehrmann of committing an 'outrageous contempt of court'. He accused Mr Lehrmann of handing about 2300 pages of Brittany Higgins' private texts to Channel Seven, ahead of his two interviews on Spotlight which aired in June last year. Dr Collins accused Mr Lehrmann of handing those texts to the network to …

Network Ten makes eleventh-hour application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Network Ten makes eleventh-hour application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case

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In short: Days before a judgement was set to be handed down, Network Ten has applied to re-open its defence of the defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann. Days before a judgement was set to be handed down, Network Ten has applied to re-open its defence of the defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann. Network Ten has applied to re-open …

The Federal Court publishes final submissions in defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann, as both sides launch fresh attacks over credibility
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Federal Court publishes final submissions in defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann, as both sides launch fresh attacks over credibility

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Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann have argued the former Liberal staffer is entitled to "substantial damages", even if the judge in his defamation trial rejects his denial of having any sexual activity with Brittany Higgins. Key points: The Federal Court publishes final submissions in the defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann Mr Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over …

Seven Network paying Bruce Lehrmann's rent at cost of $4,000 per fortnight, court documents reveal
1 year ago

Seven Network paying Bruce Lehrmann's rent at cost of $4,000 per fortnight, court documents reveal

ABC  

Court documents reveal the Seven Network is paying $4,000 per fortnight to cover Bruce Lehrmann's rent, in exchange for him speaking exclusively to the network over a 12-month period. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann previously told the Federal Court that Seven was paying for his "accommodation", to help facilitate filming his appearances on the network An invoice has now revealed that …

Shock twist as Bruce Lehrmann reveals who has been paying his rent - as another Australian TV network is dragged into the case
1 year ago

Shock twist as Bruce Lehrmann reveals who has been paying his rent - as another Australian TV network is dragged into the case

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has admitted that the Seven Network has been paying his rent during cross-examination by Lisa Wilkinson's barrister. Wilkinson's barrister, Sue Chrysanthou SC, asked Mr Lehrmann about what he received in exchange for his interview with Seven's Spotlight program earlier this year. Bruce Lehrmann has admitted that the Seven Network has been paying his rent during cross-examination by Lisa …

Network Ten files defence in defamation case, including questions media outlet says it sent to Bruce Lehrmann
1 year, 9 months ago

Network Ten files defence in defamation case, including questions media outlet says it sent to Bruce Lehrmann

ABC  

Network Ten has laid out its defence in defamation proceedings brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over an interview on The Project alleging the rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: Network Ten says it will seek to establish that its reporting was true and also rely on the defence of qualified privilege The media company's court documents claim an …

Bruce Lehrmann lodges defamation cases against Network Ten and News Life Media
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann lodges defamation cases against Network Ten and News Life Media

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged two defamation cases, one against Network Ten and the other against News Life Media in the Federal Court, over coverage of allegations he raped Brittany Higgins. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann lodges defamation cases against two media companies The former Liberal staffer is suing over their coverage of allegations he raped Brittany Higgins He …

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