Brittany Higgins' husband David Sharaz could have avoided facing financial ruin in a few simple steps. Now he is looking at a mammoth payout...
4 months, 1 week ago

Brittany Higgins' husband David Sharaz could have avoided facing financial ruin in a few simple steps. Now he is looking at a mammoth payout...

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Brittany Higgins' husband David Sharaz could have avoided facing financial ruin if he apologised to Linda Reynolds over two tweets and agreed to three other demands, legal documents show. Lawyers acting for Liberal senator Linda Reynolds sent Mr Sharaz a concerns notice - which is the first step in a defamation claim - on January 6, 2023, over two social media posts that allege she bullied his wife. They are both being sued for defamation Liberal senator Linda Reynolds is pictured, left, outside the WA Supreme Court last week He wrote: 'There is a very real chance that Linda Reynolds will be called to court this year to answer questions on her involvement in Brittany Higgins feeling pressures by her office not to continue with a complaint to police. Pictured: A tweet David Sharaz wrote about Linda Reynolds David Sharaz wrote a tweet accusing Linda Reynolds of bullying Brittany Higgins 'When will the bullying end, Linda Reynolds?'

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What we've learnt from WA Senator Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins
4 months ago

What we've learnt from WA Senator Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins

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The blockbuster defamation action launched by Senator Linda Reynolds against her former staffer Brittany Higgins has now finished hearing evidence after three weeks of twists and turns. And her lawyer Ms Young has argued whatever damage Senator Reynolds says she suffered in 2021 "can have nothing to do with" Ms Higgins's posts made two years later, in 2023. Who harassed …

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds was 'rolled up in a ball' over Brittany Higgins allegations, court told
4 months, 1 week ago

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds was 'rolled up in a ball' over Brittany Higgins allegations, court told

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Senator Linda Reynolds consistently received "dirty looks", stopped going out in public and feared her career was over after being accused of failing to support an alleged rape victim, her best friend has told a WA court. Ms Wawn described Senator Reynolds as in a "high state of distress" and the worst she had seen her since being discharged from …

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial: Linda Reynolds' mum launches extraordinary attack on Lisa Wilkinson in testimony about Brittany Higgins' The Project interview
4 months, 1 week ago

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial: Linda Reynolds' mum launches extraordinary attack on Lisa Wilkinson in testimony about Brittany Higgins' The Project interview

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Senator Linda Reynolds' parents have broken their silence, giving emotional testimony on how the aftermath of Brittany Higgins' rape allegation sparked 'brutal attacks' on their once 'universally loved and respected' daughter. Janice and Laith Reynolds provided written testimony to the WA Supreme Court on Wednesday, as their daughter's blockbuster defamation trial against Ms Higgins continues. Senator Linda Reynolds' mother, Janice, …

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE updates: Day Five
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE updates: Day Five

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Linda Reynolds' cross-examination will continue in the WA Supreme Court on Thursday at 10.30am local time, 12.30pm AEST. Ms Higgins accused Ms Reynolds of making her choose between her career and pursuing her rape complaint with police and believes the Liberal party tried to cover up her rape. Ms Reynolds has continually denied forcing Ms Higgins to choose between her …

New Brittany Higgins social media posts prompt defamation trial warning from Linda Reynolds's lawyer
4 months, 2 weeks ago

New Brittany Higgins social media posts prompt defamation trial warning from Linda Reynolds's lawyer

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The high-profile defamation trial against Brittany Higgins has taken another twist, with Senator Linda Reynolds's lawyer declaring new social media posts published yesterday were part of a coordinated plan to mislead the public into thinking the Senator was trying silence survivors of sexual assault. Senator Reynolds told the court Senator Kitching warned her the Labor Party knew about Ms Higgins' …

How the first two days in court have set the tone for the rest of Linda Reynolds's defamation trial against Brittany Higgins
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How the first two days in court have set the tone for the rest of Linda Reynolds's defamation trial against Brittany Higgins

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Brought into public hatred, scandal, odium and contempt. That was clearly illustrated on day one, when the senator's lawyer Martin Bennett said Ms Higgins and her partner David Sharaz had cast Senator Reynolds in the role of villain "for their fictional story of political cover-up of the rape". Martin Bennett said Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz cast Linda Reynolds as …

Brittany Higgins, Linda Reynolds's defamation trial continues in WA Supreme Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brittany Higgins, Linda Reynolds's defamation trial continues in WA Supreme Court

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That's where we will leave our coverage of day two of the defamation trial between Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins. Monday saw the opening arguments from Ms Higgins' lawyer Rachael Young, and the beginning of Linda Reynolds' evidence, during which she was quizzed by her lawyer Martin Bennett on her professional history. Next Monday we are expected to hear from …

Defamation action launched by WA Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins, David Sharaz to start in Perth
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Defamation action launched by WA Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins, David Sharaz to start in Perth

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There can't be many Australians unaware of former political staffer Brittany Higgins's claim she was raped by her colleague Bruce Lehrmann in the Parliament House office of their boss, Senator Linda Reynolds. Senator Reynolds took offence at a series of social media posts by Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz published in 2022 and 2023 critical of the way the rape …

Brittany Higgins suffers fresh court setback as WhatsApp messages with fiance David Sharaz emerge
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Brittany Higgins suffers fresh court setback as WhatsApp messages with fiance David Sharaz emerge

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The defamation trial involving Brittany Higgins and Senator Linda Reynolds could be expanded to include more allegations against the Senator's former staffer. Senator Reynolds submitted a third application to the WA Supreme Court after a discovery order revealed a conversation that took place between Ms Higgins and her fiance David Sharaz. The defamation trial involving Brittany Higgins and Senator Linda …

Brittany Higgins to marry David Sharaz in June
7 months ago

Brittany Higgins to marry David Sharaz in June

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Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz will get married in June Brittany Higgins' lawyers have revealed she will marry her fiancé David Sharaz in early June. The wedding date was revealed on Thursday when legal teams for Ms Higgins returned to WA Supreme Court amid Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation action against her. Ms Reynolds' defamation case centres on social media posts …

Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins mediation talks unsuccessful - with defamation case set to go to trial
7 months ago

Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins mediation talks unsuccessful - with defamation case set to go to trial

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A pair of high-profile defamation cases pitting Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds against her former political staffer Brittany Higgins and her fiance are likely to head to trial after mediation talks were unsuccessful. David Sharaz is pictured with Brittany Higgins outside the WA Supreme Court in March Linda Reynolds is pictured with her lawyer Martin Bennett outside the court in March …

Linda Reynolds says she's been the victim of 'vile trolling' over Brittany Higgins case as defamation trial looms
7 months ago

Linda Reynolds says she's been the victim of 'vile trolling' over Brittany Higgins case as defamation trial looms

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In short: Senator Linda Reynolds says she's been vilified and trolled over accusations she was involved in a cover-up surrounding Brittany Higgins' rape at Parliament House. Senator Linda Reynolds says she's been vilified and trolled over accusations she was involved in a cover-up surrounding Brittany Higgins' rape at Parliament House. On her way into Tuesday's hearing in Perth, Senator Reynolds …

David Sharaz concedes defeat in legal row with Linda Reynolds - and pleads with her to drop defamation action against Brittany Higgins in return: 'I cannot afford to pay legal costs'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

David Sharaz concedes defeat in legal row with Linda Reynolds - and pleads with her to drop defamation action against Brittany Higgins in return: 'I cannot afford to pay legal costs'

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David Sharaz has conceded defeat in his legal row with Linda Reynolds and said he won't fight her defamation action - and pleaded with the former senator to drop her litigation against his fiancee Brittany Higgins in return. Senator Reynolds has been suing Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz for defamation over several social media posts they published in 2022 and …

Brittany Higgins fails in bid to delay defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Brittany Higgins fails in bid to delay defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds

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In short: Brittany Higgins' legal team has failed in its bid to get a defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds delayed. Brittany Higgins' legal team has failed in its bid to get a defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds delayed. Linda Reynolds welcomes Brittany Higgins's 'olive branch', but says she will continue with trial Photo shows Senator Linda …

Linda Reynolds says Lehrmann defamation judgement 'set record straight' on claims of cover-up
8 months, 1 week ago

Linda Reynolds says Lehrmann defamation judgement 'set record straight' on claims of cover-up

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In short: Senator Linda Reynolds says she is pleased Justice Michael Lee found the former Coalition government did not attempt to hide Brittany Higgins's rape claim. Senator Linda Reynolds says she is pleased Justice Michael Lee found the former Coalition government did not attempt to hide Brittany Higgins's rape claim. Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has responded to the Federal Court's …

Brittany Higgins was handed $2.4million over claims that have never been proven. Now an Albanese government minister has made a staggering admission
8 months, 1 week ago

Brittany Higgins was handed $2.4million over claims that have never been proven. Now an Albanese government minister has made a staggering admission

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Barnaby Joyce has lashed out at the Albanese government after he forced a minister to admit that no military veteran has received as much compensation as Brittany Higgins for injuries or impairment since Labor took office. Ms Higgins, a former political staffer, received a $2.4million compensation payout from the Federal Government in December 2022, ten days after the ACT's top …

Linda Reynolds wins an eye-watering payout in the latest fallout in the Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins rape trial saga - as she prepares to come face-to-face with her ex-employee in bombshell hea
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Linda Reynolds wins an eye-watering payout in the latest fallout in the Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins rape trial saga - as she prepares to come face-to-face with her ex-employee in bombshell hea

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She is also suing Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz for defamation Former DPP accused her of interfering with rape investigation Linda Reynolds has been awarded $90,000 by the ACT government over comments made by the territory's top prosecutor amid Brittany Higgins' rape allegations. The Liberal senator launched defamation proceedings against the ACT government and former Director of Public Prosecutor Shane …

Linda Reynolds' extraordinary move to freeze Brittany Higgins' assets after she left Australia to start a new life in France with fiance David Sharaz
1 year ago

Linda Reynolds' extraordinary move to freeze Brittany Higgins' assets after she left Australia to start a new life in France with fiance David Sharaz

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Linda Reynolds has sought to freeze Brittany Higgins' assets just one day after the former political staffer left Australia to start a new life in France with her fiancé David Sharaz. The former defence minister is suing Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz for defamation in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, and will apply for a freezing order to stop …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Higgins and Lehrmann's secrets are sensationally exposed as security guard's chilling diary entry about 'naked' woman is revealed
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Higgins and Lehrmann's secrets are sensationally exposed as security guard's chilling diary entry about 'naked' woman is revealed

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It was an explosive week of major developments at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation hearing against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Security guard's recollection of Higgins and her dress Nikola Anderson, a security guard who was working in Parliament House, gave evidence - telling the court she found Brittany Higgins naked on Linda Reynolds' couch after the alleged assault. 'Real kiss' at …

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 6 months ago

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations long before they first met Lisa Wilkinson, new leaks have revealed. Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations The pair had a firm timeline in place long …

Brittany Higgins' payout: How 'up to $3m' was awarded - and Mark Dreyfus made final decision
1 year, 6 months ago

Brittany Higgins' payout: How 'up to $3m' was awarded - and Mark Dreyfus made final decision

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins' secret taxpayer-funded payout of up to $3million was signed off by Australia's top lawyer after the trial of her alleged rapist was scrapped, Daily Mail Australia can reveal. Ms Higgins' civil action against the Commonwealth sought compensation for future economic loss, general damages, past economic loss and assistance with future domestic duties. Ms Higgins lodged a civil suit …

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