Bruce Lehrmann says he was clearly identifiable in initial Brittany Higgins interviews, defamation documents reveal
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann says he was clearly identifiable in initial Brittany Higgins interviews, defamation documents reveal

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More details have been revealed about former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against media companies Network Ten and News Life Media. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann lodged defamation cases against Network Ten and News Life Media this week Mr Lehrmann says two interviews with Ms Higgins were published with indifference to the truth He claims despite not being named he was identifiable to politicians and staffers in both interviews Mr Lehrmann lodged two cases with the Federal Court earlier this week, over media coverage of allegations he raped his former colleague Brittany Higgins. In documents lodged with the court, Mr Lehrmann took aim at two interviews with Ms Higgins, both from February 15, 2021. The first, by journalist Samantha Maiden, appeared on news.com.au, which is owned by News Life Media, and a later version was aired on Network Ten's program The Project, with Lisa Wilkinson as the interviewer.

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Brittany Higgins breaks her silence on the Bruce Lehrmann book controversy with blunt four-word response
2 months, 1 week ago

Brittany Higgins breaks her silence on the Bruce Lehrmann book controversy with blunt four-word response

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has taken to social media to deliver a stinging response about a new book on the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial. Justice Michael Lee, who presided over the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, has said he had no involvement in the project. Brittany Higgins has taken to social media to deliver a stinging response about a new book on the …

Bruce Lehrmann's legal team made agreement not to charge him if they lost defamation action, court hears
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann's legal team made agreement not to charge him if they lost defamation action, court hears

ABC  

In short: The Federal Court has heard Bruce Lehrmann and his legal team made an agreement he would not be charged if they lost the case. The Federal Court has heard Bruce Lehrmann and his legal team made an agreement he would not be charged if they lost the case. It has been revealed Bruce Lehrmann's legal team made an …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation LIVE: Bruce Lehrmann 'could go bankrupt', costs hearing told
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation LIVE: Bruce Lehrmann 'could go bankrupt', costs hearing told

Daily Mail  

Tasha Smithies, the senior litigator who approved Lisa Wilkinson's disastrous Logies speech, said the defamation trial has changed her life. Ms Smithies frank statements were laid bare in an affidavit tendered to the Federal Court during a costs hearing in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case. During the trial in February, she faced brutal cross-examination by Wilkinson's barrister Michael Elliott SC, and …

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began
8 months ago

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began

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In short: Court documents have revealed Bruce Lehrmann refused an offer to settle with Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson before defamation case hearings began. Court documents have revealed Bruce Lehrmann refused an offer to settle with Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson before defamation case hearings began. Court documents have revealed Bruce Lehrmann refused an offer to settle with …

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

Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson set to be astronomically high
8 months, 1 week ago

Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson set to be astronomically high

ABC  

What happened between Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins in a ministerial suite at Parliament House on March 23 2019 has triggered at least a dozen avenues of legal action – so far. Wilkinson's cost dispute suggests a high starting point Lisa Wilkinson took Network Ten to court in a bid to have the network cover her legal fees. A hint …

Public interest in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has never waned, and there are still questions left unanswered
8 months, 1 week ago

Public interest in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has never waned, and there are still questions left unanswered

ABC  

As the judge put it, having escaped the lion's den Bruce Lehrmann made the mistake of going back for his hat. Mr Lehrmann launched his defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over their interview with Brittany Higgins after his trial was abandoned with no findings against him. One of Mr Lehrmann's claims was that he had gone to …

Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails
8 months, 1 week ago

Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails

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The Federal Court has found, on the balance of probabilities, Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. "Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins," Justice Lee said. "Having escaped the lion's den, Mr Lehrmann made the mistake of coming back for his hat," Justice Lee said. In his judgment, Justice Lee said he was satisfied that it was "more …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict LIVE: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins and was 'hellbent' on having sex with her at Parliament House
8 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict LIVE: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins and was 'hellbent' on having sex with her at Parliament House

Daily Mail  

Federal Court Justice Michael Lee will hand down his decision in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten at 10.15am today. Mr Lehrmann launched defamation proceedings over an episode of The Project in February 2021, during which Brittany Higgins went public with her rape allegations for the first time in an interview with Wilkinson. Ms Higgins alleged …

As the judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial approaches, one question rings out loudest
8 months, 1 week ago

As the judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial approaches, one question rings out loudest

ABC  

Despite distracting allegations about sex workers, drugs and expensive golf trips over the past week, there's really only one thing anyone wants to know from the decision in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. "… Ms Higgins slowly conceiving a nascent narrative to protect her job and reputation after waking up having passed out naked in her minister's office in the …

Bruce Lehrmann: 'Shrieking' babes, booze and angry neighbours as political staffer's parties during the day for third weekday in a row
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann: 'Shrieking' babes, booze and angry neighbours as political staffer's parties during the day for third weekday in a row

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has been partying up a storm over the past three days with a bevy of glamorous women at his new pad, brandishing bottles of booze and marching around shoeless. But Daily Mail Australia can reveal Mr Lehrmann's weekday festivities have infuriated his new neighbours on Sydney's north shore, with locals complaining about 'shrieking' women and 'selfish' parking arrangements. …

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

ABC  

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 …

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

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

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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 …

How might new evidence heard in the Federal Court this week impact the outcome of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How might new evidence heard in the Federal Court this week impact the outcome of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial?

ABC  

The revived defamation case between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten captivated thousands of observers this week, as it heard from a fresh witness, and received several new exhibits. Network Ten uses evidence to further challenge Bruce Lehrmann's credibility Network Ten has used the evidence to launch fresh attacks on Mr Lehrmann's credibility as one of the two critical witnesses in …

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case wraps up in the Federal Court following testimony from former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case wraps up in the Federal Court following testimony from former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case resumed in the Federal Court on Friday after it was reopened on Thursday to hear fresh evidence. Earlier in the week, an affidavit was published detailing allegations from a former Seven Network producer, Taylor Auerbach, who claimed among other things that the broadcaster paid for illicit drugs and sex workers to secure an interview with Mr …

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's last-minute application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case could delay judgment
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Network Ten's last-minute application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case could delay judgment

ABC  

The Federal Court will today be asked to re-open the defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann, over an interview with Brittany Higgins on The Project in which she first alleged she had been raped. Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten over an episode of The Project in which Brittany Higgins alleged she had been raped at Parliament …

Bruce Lehrmann reveals his theory about how Brittany Higgins's dress came off at Parliament House on the night of the alleged rape
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Network Ten backs down in Federal Court battle with Lisa Wilkinson, agreeing she was entitled to hire her own lawyers in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
10 months, 1 week ago

Network Ten backs down in Federal Court battle with Lisa Wilkinson, agreeing she was entitled to hire her own lawyers in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

ABC  

In short: Lisa Wilkinson has won her battle against Network Ten over who should pay her legal costs in the defamation action brought by Bruce Lehrmann. Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has won her battle with Network Ten over who should pay her costs in a defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. Justice Lee told the court that after …

Lisa Wilkinson says she was 'left alone' to fight Bruce Lehrmann defamation accusation as she seeks legal costs from Network Ten
10 months, 1 week ago

Lisa Wilkinson says she was 'left alone' to fight Bruce Lehrmann defamation accusation as she seeks legal costs from Network Ten

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In short: Lisa Wilkinson is seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Network Ten to pay legal bills accrued during Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case. Wilkinson says she learned of defamation suit from newspaper Ms Wilkinson says her Logies speech was reviewed by Network Ten's legal team and approved "at the highest levels". She told the court the speech was reviewed …

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 …

Judge orders publisher of 'Feminism Debunked' YouTube channel to appear in court over videos of Bruce Lehrmann hearing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge orders publisher of 'Feminism Debunked' YouTube channel to appear in court over videos of Bruce Lehrmann hearing

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The judge in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case has ordered the publisher of a YouTube channel to appear in Federal Court to show cause as to why proceedings for contempt should not be brought against him. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson over their coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation The hearing has been …

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial has now wrapped in the Federal Court, but a decision isn't expected until well into next year
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial has now wrapped in the Federal Court, but a decision isn't expected until well into next year

ABC  

Did she make it up to save her job, or was Brittany Higgins sexually assaulted by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann at Parliament House after a night out drinking? That is one of the key issues Federal Court Justice Michael Lee will have to grapple with this summer as he considers the enormous volume of evidence in Mr Lehrmann's defamation …

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer makes closing arguments in defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer makes closing arguments in defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister has told the Federal Court it cannot rely at all on the evidence of Brittany Higgins, as he made his closing arguments in the defamation case brought by the former Liberal staffer. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers sum up their defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson The former Liberal staffer is suing Wilkinson and …

Network Ten lawyers make closing arguments in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against the broadcaster
1 year ago

Network Ten lawyers make closing arguments in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against the broadcaster

ABC  

Lawyers for Network Ten have argued Bruce Lehrmann is a "fundamentally dishonest man" as the broadcaster made its final arguments to the Federal Court in a defamation case brought by the former Liberal staffer. Key points: Network Ten sums up its defence in defamation action brought by Bruce Lehrmann The Federal Court also hears closing arguments from Lisa Wilkinson's legal …

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 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 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 …

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

What Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial heard from Lisa Wilkinson in Federal Court this week
1 year ago

What Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial heard from Lisa Wilkinson in Federal Court this week

ABC  

Maybe it's the celebrity touch, but the public fascination with Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has only increased this week. Journalist Lisa Wilkinson's evidence from the witness box provided compelling viewing on the Federal Court's YouTube channel, as she locked horns with Mr Lehrmann's barrister Matthew Richardson. Timing of request for comment Bruce Lehrmann is suing journalist Lisa Wilkinson and Network …

Lisa Wilkinson says she's not a 'cheap, tabloid journalist' as she gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial
1 year 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 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's mother tells Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial her daughter has been a 'broken soul' since alleged rape
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins's mother tells Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial her daughter has been a 'broken soul' since alleged rape

ABC  

Brittany Higgins's mother has told former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's Federal Court defamation case that it was "a mother's worst nightmare" when she heard about her daughter's alleged rape. Key points: Brittany Higgins's mother Kelly told the court her daughter was a "broken soul" after the alleged rape at Parliament House Brittany Higgins's mother, father and stepmother have all given …

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

Daily Mail  

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 …

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

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells Federal Court
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells Federal Court

ABC  

A woman who was with Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins on the night Ms Higgins was allegedly raped has told the Federal Court she saw the pair kiss and touch each other at a nightclub before they went to Parliament House in the early hours of the morning. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson …

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

Bruce Lehrmann tells court he believes Brittany Higgins's fiance sent him threatening email titled 'Coming for you'
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann tells court he believes Brittany Higgins's fiance sent him threatening email titled 'Coming for you'

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann has in court accused Brittany Higgins's fiance of sending an anonymous, threatening email to him in the lead-up to Ms Higgins going public with her rape allegation. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson for coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation He told the court he believes the interview, which aired on The Project, …

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 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 denies evading questions from chief of staff about Parliament House entry on night of alleged rape
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann denies evading questions from chief of staff about Parliament House entry on night of alleged rape

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann has denied trying to evade questioning from his former chief of staff about his entry to Parliament House on the night Brittany Higgins was allegedly raped in March 2019. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is facing his fourth day on the stand in the Federal Court Mr Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over coverage of Brittany …

Bruce Lehrmann denies raping Brittany Higgins on day two of his defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 1 month ago

Bruce Lehrmann denies raping Brittany Higgins on day two of his defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has admitted giving "mistaken" evidence to the Australian Federal Police in his interview over the allegation he had raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann's testimony in his defamation action is the first time he has told a court his account of the night in question Mr Lehrmann has always denied allegations …

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson begins after ABC settlement
1 year, 1 month ago

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson begins after ABC settlement

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann and the ABC have agreed to settle defamation action over a 2022 National Press Club speech by Brittany Higgins. Key points: The ABC and Bruce Lehrmann agree to settle the former Liberal staffer's defamation action Mr Lehrmann's case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues He is suing over coverage of allegations he raped …

Bruce Lehrmann takes the stand in defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 1 month ago

Bruce Lehrmann takes the stand in defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

ABC  

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has, for the first time, testified in court about the events leading up to the alleged rape of his former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson for a February 2021 interview on The Project Even though he wasn't named, Mr Lehrmann says he was …

Twist in Lisa Wilkinson's court battle with Network 10 before upcoming Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
1 year, 1 month ago

Twist in Lisa Wilkinson's court battle with Network 10 before upcoming Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

Daily Mail  

Network 10 is attempting to shift its legal stoush with Lisa Wilkinson to the Federal Court as the two sides battle over her legal bills in the upcoming Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. Mr Lehrmann is suing Ms Wilkinson and Network 10 in the Federal Court over her 2021 interview with Brittany Higgins, which aired on The Project, with the trial …

Brittany Higgins issues powerful statement after Bruce Lehrmann was named as 'high-profile Australian' charged with rape - before he fires back with a legal threat after she made one crucial error
1 year, 1 month ago

Brittany Higgins issues powerful statement after Bruce Lehrmann was named as 'high-profile Australian' charged with rape - before he fires back with a legal threat after she made one crucial error

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Brittany Higgins has shared a powerful message of solidarity with Bruce Lehrmann's alleged victim, claiming her 'heart broke' for the woman after he was unmasked as the high-profile man accused of rape in Queensland. Brittany Higgins has shared a powerful message of solidarity with Bruce Lehrmann's alleged victim, claiming her 'heart broke' for her after he was unmasked as …

Judge calls sudden hearing in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case - as it's revealed Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10 for legal fees
1 year, 2 months ago

Judge calls sudden hearing in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case - as it's revealed Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10 for legal fees

Daily Mail  

The judge presiding over Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has suddenly called a hearing - the day after it was revealed Lisa Wilkinson launched a civil suit against Network 10. Wilkinson incurred those fees because she hired her own team of defamation specialists to defend her in Mr Lehrmann's case, rather than using Thomson Geer - the firm Network 10 had …

Lisa Wilkinson on tour to give a keynote speech about her 'extraordinary success' in life
1 year, 5 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson on tour to give a keynote speech about her 'extraordinary success' in life

Daily Mail  

Elusive TV personality Lisa Wilkinson will return to the spotlight to deliver yet another keynote speech about her 'extraordinary success' at a regional pub - just days before Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against her kicks off. According to an Lisa Wilkinson will deliver a speech about her 'extraordinary success' at a regional pub - just days before Bruce Lehrmann's defamation …

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