Judge takes aim at Lisa Wilkinson's mention of Brittany Higgins in Logies speech as Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial delayed
2 years, 9 months ago

Judge takes aim at Lisa Wilkinson's mention of Brittany Higgins in Logies speech as Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial delayed

ABC  

ACT Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucy McCallum has agreed, "through gritted teeth", to delay the trial of the man accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann's trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins in 2019 has been delayed Mr Lehrmann's defence team requested a temporary stay after a recent increase in the publicity of the case ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum granted the delay, but said she hoped the trial would run this year Bruce Lehrmann is accused of sexually assaulting Ms Higgins inside an office in Parliament House in 2019. But Chief Justice McCallum said on Tuesday the landscape had changed since a speech by journalist Lisa Wilkinson at the Logies about her interview with Ms Higgins. Chief Justice McCallum said instead Ms Wilkinson openly referred to Ms Higgins, praising her courage.

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Read the grovelling apology from the top lawyer blamed for Lisa Wilkinson's disastrous Logies speech - as she breaks silence after being SAVAGED by Bruce Lehrmann trial judge
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Read the grovelling apology from the top lawyer blamed for Lisa Wilkinson's disastrous Logies speech - as she breaks silence after being SAVAGED by Bruce Lehrmann trial judge

Daily Mail  

Network Ten's top lawyer has belatedly admitted she was wrong to approve Lisa Wilkinson's speech at the Logies about the Brittany Higgins matter. Tasha Smithies' apology was in an affidavit tendered to the Federal Court on Wednesday during a hearing over who will bear the costs for Bruce Lehrmann's unsuccessful defamation trial against Network Ten and Wilkinson. Network Ten's senior …

The Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict is in, but Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds are still fighting
11 months ago

The Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict is in, but Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds are still fighting

ABC  

While all eyes have been on the explosive failed defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Channel 10 and journalist Lisa Wilkinson, another legal drama has been playing out in Western Australia's Supreme Court. Senator Linda Reynolds is suing her former political staffer Brittany Higgins and Ms Higgins's partner David Sharaz for defamation over a series of social media posts …

Brittany Higgins breaks her silence with a blistering statement after a judge found Bruce Lehrmann raped her in Parliament House
11 months, 1 week ago

Brittany Higgins breaks her silence with a blistering statement after a judge found Bruce Lehrmann raped her in Parliament House

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has broken her silence with a powerful statement after a federal court judge ruled that she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann. Justice Michael Lee on Tuesday ruled that Bruce Lerhmann had raped Brittany Higgins, saying he been 'hellbent' on having sex with his former colleague Brittany Higgins has broken her silence with a powerful statement after a judge …

'Time to heal': Brittany Higgins welcomes judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case
11 months, 1 week ago

'Time to heal': Brittany Higgins welcomes judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case

ABC  

Brittany Higgins has broken her silence for the first time following the conclusion of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. Federal Court Justice Michael Lee found, on the balance of probabilities, Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. Justice Michael Lee has delivered his judgment in the defamation case brought by …

How key facts at the centre of Brittany Higgins' $2.445m taxpayer-funded compensation payout were WRONG: Judge unpicks her claims
11 months, 1 week ago

How key facts at the centre of Brittany Higgins' $2.445m taxpayer-funded compensation payout were WRONG: Judge unpicks her claims

Daily Mail  

A judge has ruled that Brittany Higgins won her $2.445 million settlement payout from the Commonwealth despite making a number of false claims. The finding marked the end of Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and television host Lisa Wilkinson, which was launched over the initial broadcast of Ms Higgins rape claims in 2021. Brittany Higgins is pictured with her …

Lisa Wilkinson speaks out after winning defamation case brought forward by Bruce Lehrmann - as she sends a message to the women of Australia
11 months, 1 week ago

Lisa Wilkinson speaks out after winning defamation case brought forward by Bruce Lehrmann - as she sends a message to the women of Australia

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson has celebrated winning her defamation case after a judge found Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in 2019. Mr Lehrmann sued Network Ten and Wilkinson for defamation over a February 2021 report on The Project, where Brittany Higgins claimed he raped her in a Parliament House office almost two years' prior. 'Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins,' …

Brittany Higgins's final submissions to Bruce Lehrmann defamation case published by Federal Court
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Brittany Higgins's final submissions to Bruce Lehrmann defamation case published by Federal Court

ABC  

In short: The Federal Court has published final submissions from Brittany Higgins in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. The Federal Court has published final submissions from Brittany Higgins in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. In submissions published by the Federal Court on Tuesday, Brittany Higgins's lawyer has argued she gave …

Bruce Lehrmann reveals his theory about how Brittany Higgins's dress came off at Parliament House on the night of the alleged rape
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann reveals his theory about how Brittany Higgins's dress came off at Parliament House on the night of the alleged rape

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argue Brittany Higgins may have taken her own dress off in senator Linda Reynolds’ office, perhaps to avoid vomiting on it, as he maintains he did not rape his former parliamentary colleague, court documents have revealed. In documents released by the court on Friday, Mr Lehrmann's lawyers maintained that no sexual intercourse took place between the former …

Submissions from Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers say Brittany Higgins's evidence inconsistent with Commonwealth deed version of events
1 year ago

Submissions from Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers say Brittany Higgins's evidence inconsistent with Commonwealth deed version of events

ABC  

In short: Updated submissions from Bruce Lehrmann's legal team in his defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson say Brittany Higgins's evidence was inconsistent with the version of events given in her Commonwealth settlement deed. Updated submissions from Bruce Lehrmann's legal team in his defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson say Brittany Higgins's evidence was …

Network Ten lawyer says she did not suggest Lisa Wilkinson amend Logies speech because she believed it was 'entirely consistent' with position on Brittany Higgins
1 year, 1 month ago

Network Ten lawyer says she did not suggest Lisa Wilkinson amend Logies speech because she believed it was 'entirely consistent' with position on Brittany Higgins

ABC  

A lawyer for Network Ten has told the Federal Court she did not suggest high-profile journalist Lisa Wilkinson amend a Logies acceptance speech because she thought she should keep a "consistent" narrative about her interview with Brittany Higgins. The court today heard from Network Ten senior lawyer Tasha Smithies, about whether the network should pay Ms Wilkinson's independent legal costs. …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE BLOG: Lisa Wilkinson's lawyer asks key question about Brittany Higgins' white dress on the night of alleged rape and accuses Bruce Lehrmann of being a 'compulsive
1 year, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE BLOG: Lisa Wilkinson's lawyer asks key question about Brittany Higgins' white dress on the night of alleged rape and accuses Bruce Lehrmann of being a 'compulsive

Daily Mail  

Justice Lee told the court that no lawyer would have given Lisa Wilkinson the green light to give her Logies speech, so close to a criminal trial. During closing submissions, Wilkinson's barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC said the Logies speech was 'a drop in the ocean' compared with all the information already in the public sphere at that time. Ms Chrysanthou …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: All the key details in Fiona Brown's evidence - including what was said in disciplinary meeting with Brittany Higgins three days after alleged rape
1 year, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: All the key details in Fiona Brown's evidence - including what was said in disciplinary meeting with Brittany Higgins three days after alleged rape

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins' former boss revealed five key points when she was on the witness stand this week. Brittany Higgins is pictured outside the Federal Court on December 1 Ms Chrysanthou asked Ms Brown why she took notes of what was said during that conversation, but omitted that particular detail. Fiona Brown said it was 'not unreasonable' to think Brittany Higgins …

Former chief of staff says after meeting with Bruce Lehrmann, it entered her mind Brittany Higgins may have been raped
1 year, 3 months ago

Former chief of staff says after meeting with Bruce Lehrmann, it entered her mind Brittany Higgins may have been raped

ABC  

The former chief of staff in Senator Linda Reynolds's office has told the Federal Court she resisted pressure to go to police after disclosures from Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation Ms Higgins's former chief of staff at Parliament House, …

Brittany Higgins's former chief of staff Fiona Brown allowed to give evidence in closed court session
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins's former chief of staff Fiona Brown allowed to give evidence in closed court session

ABC  

The former political staffer to whom Brittany Higgins says she first disclosed her rape allegation has been allowed to give evidence in a closed session this afternoon, as part of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation …

Lisa Wilkinson's defamation trial evidence: Brittany Higgins' brutal four-word response to her own mother after she accused her of being more interested in speaking to Lisa Wilkinson than her family
1 year, 3 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson's defamation trial evidence: Brittany Higgins' brutal four-word response to her own mother after she accused her of being more interested in speaking to Lisa Wilkinson than her family

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson finished her cross-examination on Friday afternoon by fighting to add a few more words into the formal transcript - despite fierce objections by her own lawyer. Whenever there was a question she didn't like, or she knew could reflect negatively on her, she would pause and everyone would wait with bated breath to see what she said next. …

Lisa Wilkinson says she's not a 'cheap, tabloid journalist' as she gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson says she's not a 'cheap, tabloid journalist' as she gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial

ABC  

Veteran journalist Lisa Wilkinson has defended the speech she gave at last year's Logie Awards, which led to a delay in Bruce Lehrmann's criminal trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: Lisa Wilkinson is providing testimony to the Federal Court Wilkinson is being sued by Bruce Lehrmann over her 2021 interview with Brittany Higgins on The Project …

Bruce Lehrmann, Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE: Lisa Wilkinson addresses Brittany Higgins' 'far-fetched conspiracy' theory - and admits key question she didn't ask her before airing rape alleg
1 year, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann, Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE: Lisa Wilkinson addresses Brittany Higgins' 'far-fetched conspiracy' theory - and admits key question she didn't ask her before airing rape alleg

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson has been on the witness stand for less than three hours and has already made a raft of admissions. Wilkinson told the court she didn't think viewers would listen to her speech and deduce that Ms Higgins' rape allegations were true because she can't read viewers' minds. Mr Lehrmann's barrister pointed her to transcripts of conversations she had …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Never-heard-before secret recordings reveal blunt five-word response from Brittany Higgins' boss after she called to resign
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Never-heard-before secret recordings reveal blunt five-word response from Brittany Higgins' boss after she called to resign

Daily Mail  

There are three covert recordings in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial - which is two more than most people thought just 48 hours ago. Ms Higgins has maintained Ms Cash and her chief of staff, Daniel Try, knew about her rape allegations in about 2019 - the same year the alleged assault took place. Mr Try told Mr Lehrmann's criminal trial …

Court hears former colleague got 'bad vibes' from Bruce Lehrmann, as defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson continues
1 year, 3 months ago

Court hears former colleague got 'bad vibes' from Bruce Lehrmann, as defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson continues

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann's former colleague has told the Federal Court she had "bad vibes" about him and she had decided not to socialise with him based on her "women's intuition". Key points: Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins's former colleague Nikita Irvine says Ms Higgins disclosed the alleged rape to her Ms Irvine told the Federal Court Mr Lehrmann had given her …

Supporting witnesses to be called in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action now that Brittany Higgins's cross-examination is complete
1 year, 3 months ago

Supporting witnesses to be called in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action now that Brittany Higgins's cross-examination is complete

ABC  

After more than four days in the witness box, Brittany Higgins has concluded her evidence to the Federal Court, in a defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann over an interview with Ms Higgins on The Project. Key points: Brittany Higgins was cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers for three days during her four days in the witness box Ms Higgins is …

Brittany Higgins snaps outside court after being asked about her alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann - as she fires back with a brilliant question of her own
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins snaps outside court after being asked about her alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann - as she fires back with a brilliant question of her own

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has taken a brutal swipe at a TV reporter following her final day of giving evidence in the Federal Court. Mr Lehrmann last week revealed that Channel Seven had been paying for his accommodation following interviews he did with the network On Tuesday Ms Higgins was confronted by a crew of journalists outside the Federal Court Ms Higgins …

Brittany Higgins denies trying to 'blow-up' Bruce Lehrmann's re-trial over alleged rape as her evidence concludes in Federal Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins denies trying to 'blow-up' Bruce Lehrmann's re-trial over alleged rape as her evidence concludes in Federal Court

ABC  

Brittany Higgins has concluded her evidence to the defamation trial of Bruce Lehrmann, and has denied that she deliberately tried to thwart the re-trial of Mr Lehrmann for her alleged rape. Key points: Brittany Higgins — a key witness for Network Ten — is being cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers Mr Lehrmann's barrister Steven Whybrow is quizzing Ms Higgins over …

Brittany Higgins breaks down in Federal Court as Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers suggest she made up rape allegation
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins breaks down in Federal Court as Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers suggest she made up rape allegation

ABC  

Brittany Higgins has broken down in tears during cross-examination in the Federal Court, as lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann suggested she had not been raped at Parliament House in 2019. Key points: Brittany Higgins is a witness for Network Ten in defamation action Bruce Lehrmann launched over coverage of her rape allegation Mr Lehrmann's lawyers suggest she has a financial interest …

Brittany Higgins will today be cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers in his defamation trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins will today be cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers in his defamation trial

ABC  

Brittany Higgins will this morning resume her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson with Mr Lehrmann's lawyers also expected to begin cross-examining Ms Higgins. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow will cross examine Brittany Higgins today Ms Higgins is a witness for Network Ten in Mr Lehrmann's defamation action aganist the broadcaster and …

Brittany Higgins details alleged rape as part of her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 4 months ago

Brittany Higgins details alleged rape as part of her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

ABC  

Brittany Higgins has become emotional as she testified to the Federal Court about her alleged rape at Parliament House in 2019. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation Ms Higgins took to the witness box in the Federal Court to give details about the alleged rape She says …

Brittany Higgins breaks down over key detail in email Bruce Lehrmann sent her the morning after the alleged rape - and reveals her innermost thoughts about that night: 'How could he leave me?'
1 year, 4 months ago

Brittany Higgins breaks down over key detail in email Bruce Lehrmann sent her the morning after the alleged rape - and reveals her innermost thoughts about that night: 'How could he leave me?'

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins told the Federal Court on Wednesday that she went to a bathroom in Parliament House on April 3, 2019, and took a photo of a large bruise on her leg because conversations with her bosses 'started getting more tense'. At that stage, Ms Higgins said she had disclosed her alleged assault to then-defence industry minister Linda Reynolds and …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson: What happened when Australia's most talked-about trio were forced into the same room together for the first time EVER, writes CHARLOTTE KARP
1 year, 4 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson: What happened when Australia's most talked-about trio were forced into the same room together for the first time EVER, writes CHARLOTTE KARP

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson - the three main players in one of the messiest legal sagas in recent history - sat a few seats apart from one another on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Lehrmann, who completed his evidence earlier in the day, was also in the front row - some nine seats away from Ms Higgins - at …

Bruce Lehrmann makes stunning accusation about Brittany Higgins' fiancé ... as she sits metres away from him and he admits a TV network is paying his rent
1 year, 4 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann makes stunning accusation about Brittany Higgins' fiancé ... as she sits metres away from him and he admits a TV network is paying his rent

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson's barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC questioned Bruce Lehrmann about the impact her Logies acceptance speech had on him, and suggested he believed it saved him from a criminal conviction. She was heavily criticised over the speech, during which she appeared to side with Ms Higgins, because Mr Lehrmann's criminal trial was, at the time, just days away. About two …

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson and the ABC begins in Federal Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson and the ABC begins in Federal Court

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will take on Network Ten and the ABC in the Federal Court in Sydney today in defamation action over allegations he raped his former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and the ABC over coverage of allegations he raped his former colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House …

Lisa Wilkinson pulls out of high-profile speaking event and is replaced by Em Rusciano ahead of Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial
1 year, 5 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson pulls out of high-profile speaking event and is replaced by Em Rusciano ahead of Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson has pulled out of a highly anticipated speaking event, just one month before it was due to be held. Lisa Wilkinson has pulled out of speaking event and is replaced by Em Rusciano ahead of Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial The event was due to take place less than two weeks out from a defamation trial by Bruce Lehrmann …

As the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's trial wrapped up this week, it was clear the goalposts had shifted
1 year, 9 months ago

As the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's trial wrapped up this week, it was clear the goalposts had shifted

ABC  

The former Queensland judge appointed to lead the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann must have wondered what he'd walked into. The inquiry had been sparked by claims police had pressured the ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold not to pursue the charge against Mr Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. The ACT's top prosecutor had …

Victims of Crime Commissioner tells Bruce Lehrmann inquiry it was her duty to support Brittany Higgins
1 year, 9 months ago

Victims of Crime Commissioner tells Bruce Lehrmann inquiry it was her duty to support Brittany Higgins

ABC  

The ACT's Victims of Crime Commissioner has defended her show of support for Brittany Higgins during the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, who was previously charged with raping her. Key points: The commissioner, Heidi Yates, says she was fulfilling her statutory role by walking into court with Brittany Higgins She says no criminal justice agencies raised concerns with her about her …

The Lisa Wilkinson 'apology' letter over the Brittany Higgins Logies trial debacle is exposed
2 years, 1 month ago

The Lisa Wilkinson 'apology' letter over the Brittany Higgins Logies trial debacle is exposed

Daily Mail  

Channel Ten's apology letter to a judge about Lisa Wilkinson's ill-fated Logies speech can be revealed for the first time - with the network insisting the star did not 'understand' she had been warned about the consequences of her televised address. However, Daily Mail Australia has exclusively obtained the carefully-worded letter of apology sent to Mr Lehrmann's lawyers, the DPP …

Bruce Lehrmann speaks on inquiry into aborted rape trial after Brittany Higgins allegations
2 years, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann speaks on inquiry into aborted rape trial after Brittany Higgins allegations

Daily Mail  

The ACT government will move ahead with an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's aborted trial, with the former parliamentary staffer 'welcoming' the news. ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury and Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced the independent inquiry on Wednesday after a number of 'complaints and allegations' were made about the trial. The trial was aborted due to juror misconduct Mr Barr said …

Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann 'faced complaints from other women'
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann 'faced complaints from other women'

Daily Mail  

The second trial of Mr Lehrmann, slated for February, has now been abandoned The contents of two redacted paragraphs in a major judgment in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist - which concern claims other women had complained about Bruce Lehrmann's behaviour - can be revealed. The contents of two redacted paragraphs in a major judgment in the trial …

Bruce Lehrmann can't clear name after Brittany Higgins drops case, legal affairs analyst says
2 years, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann can't clear name after Brittany Higgins drops case, legal affairs analyst says

Daily Mail  

First trial was aborted after a member of the jury brought prohibited material Experts feared the trauma of a second trial would risk Ms Higgins' mental health The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions has decided to drop controversial case Mr Lehrmann has consistently denied the allegation made against him He was accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in …

Brittany Higgins in hospital as Bruce Lehrmann rape trial axed in DPP decision at ACT Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins in hospital as Bruce Lehrmann rape trial axed in DPP decision at ACT Supreme Court

Daily Mail  

First trial was aborted after a member of the jury brought in prohibited material ACT DPP said a retrial would pose a 'significant and unacceptable risk' to health Ms Higgins is in hospital with fears for her life, 'getting the treatment she needs' He was accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in March 2019 Former Liberal staffer Bruce …

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers refer Brittany Higgins to the police over TV speech
2 years, 5 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers refer Brittany Higgins to the police over TV speech

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann's legal team have referred Brittany Higgins to police over whether her emotional speech outside court was in contempt in court. Ms Higgins is seen leaving court with members of her legal team after the trial was aborted Brittany Higgins fought back tears as she gave an emotional speech outside the ACT Supreme Court on Thursday. Mr Lehrmann's team …

Brittany Higgins: What alleged rape victim said in TV speech
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins: What alleged rape victim said in TV speech

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins slammed the justice system as she left the ACT Supreme court A visibly shaking Brittany Higgins fought back tears outside the ACT Supreme Court as she delivered an emotionally charged speech after the jury in the Bruce Lehrmann trial was discharged. Brittany Higgins fought back tears as she gave an emotional speech outside the ACT Supreme Court on …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann: Jury is deadlocked in ACT Supreme Court rape trial
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann: Jury is deadlocked in ACT Supreme Court rape trial

Daily Mail  

The jury in the high-profile rape trial of Brittany Higgins' accused attacker Bruce Lehrmann have gone home early for the day, after writing the judge a note saying they are 'unable' to reach a unanimous verdict. Earlier in the day, Brittany Higgins was flanked by her legal team and supporters as she arrived at court for the first day in …

Jurors in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann share a note with judge
2 years, 5 months ago

Jurors in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann share a note with judge

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins is pictured leaving ACT Supreme Court Jurors in the high profile trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist have sent a note to the judge saying that they have not yet reached a verdict, and asking for a 'little extra time'. The eight women and four men of the jury arrived at the ACT Supreme Court on Monday morning …

Lisa Wilkinson takes on a low profile
2 years, 5 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson takes on a low profile

Daily Mail  

Ms Higgins alleges Bruce Lehrmann raped her in 2019. He pleaded not guilty Brittany Higgins went public with her allegations on The Project in February 2021 Rules imposed by Channel 10 mean she is not reporting on high-profile case Lisa Wilkinson is pictured at Brisbane Airport on Thursday Lisa Wilkinson and her husband Peter FitzSimons were named during the trial …

Timeline of Brittany Higgins' actions before rape allegations against Bruce Lerhmann surfaced
2 years, 5 months ago

Timeline of Brittany Higgins' actions before rape allegations against Bruce Lerhmann surfaced

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins spoke with journalists, quit her 'dream job', secretly recorded a conversation with a federal minister, and re-launched a police investigation about her alleged rape - all within 11 days, a court has heard. Defence lawyer Steven Whybrow finished the first part of his closing address in Bruce Lehrmann's high-profile sexual assault trial on Tuesday by giving the jury …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann rape trial: Read the prosecution's closing argument
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann rape trial: Read the prosecution's closing argument

Daily Mail  

Said Bruce Lehrmann brought her to parliament to 'get her drunk and confused' A prosecutor has told a jury they have five key questions to consider during his closing argument in the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins. Mr Drumgold told the jury Lehrmann took Ms Higgins back to Parliament House on the night he allegedly raped …

Read texts ex-minister Linda Reynolds sent Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer in Brittany Higgins rape trial
2 years, 5 months ago

Read texts ex-minister Linda Reynolds sent Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer in Brittany Higgins rape trial

Daily Mail  

In April 2019, Ms Higgins told her boss she couldn't remember what happened Linda Reynolds is pictured outside court on Monday Former defence minister Linda Reynolds sent text messages to Bruce Lehrmann's defence lawyer asking for transcripts of Brittany Higgins' cross-examination, a court has heard. Brittany Higgins claims Bruce Lehrmann raped her in Linda Reynolds' parliamentary office in Canberra in …

Brittany Higgins' politician ex-boss, Linda Reynolds, to appear in ACT Supreme Court for rape trial
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins' politician ex-boss, Linda Reynolds, to appear in ACT Supreme Court for rape trial

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins is expected to return to her rape trial on Friday morning She has been absent for four days of the trial so far, which started last Tuesday He has pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual intercourse without consent Ms Higgins alleges Bruce Lehrmann had sex with her while she slept in 2019 Former defence minister Linda …

Brittany Higgins 'unavailable' to attend Bruce Lehrmann rape trial again
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins 'unavailable' to attend Bruce Lehrmann rape trial again

Daily Mail  

Lehrmann has pleaded not guilty in ACT's Supreme Court She alleged her former colleague, Bruce Lehrmann, raped her after a night out The rape trial continued in her absence with a range of other witnesses Brittany Higgins trial to continue for its sixth day, after complainant was absent Brittany Higgins has not appeared at court to give evidence at the …

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann rape trial to hear of secret recording of call with minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann rape trial to hear of secret recording of call with minister

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has admitted to deleting photos from her phone before handing it to police - because 'wanted to scrub all the horrible parts of my life out'. Brittany Higgins is pictured outside court on Friday as she arrives for day four of her rape trial against her former colleague Ms Higgins said the phone conversation she recorded with with …

Canberra rape trial: Brittany Higgins texts against Bruce Lehrmann sent to Ben Dillaway
2 years, 5 months ago

Canberra rape trial: Brittany Higgins texts against Bruce Lehrmann sent to Ben Dillaway

Daily Mail  

After she was allegedly raped in a Parliament House office, Brittany Higgins texted her ex to say her Friday night had not gone as expected - and that 'I really don't think it was consensual at all'. Ms Higgins took the witness stand at ACT Supreme Court in Canberra on Wednesday to testify at the trial of one-time fellow staffer …

Brittany Higgins told police she took pregnancy test after Bruce Lehrmann allegedly raped her
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins told police she took pregnancy test after Bruce Lehrmann allegedly raped her

ABC  

A former Liberal Party staffer did not seek medical treatment after she was allegedly raped in Canberra's Parliament House, but took a pregnancy test weeks later while working on the federal election campaign in Perth, a court has heard. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann has pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in March 2019 The court has …

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