Stunning last minute twist as Brittany Higgins questions if she was 'DRUGGED and raped' in Parliament in eleventh hour court statement
11 months, 1 week ago

Stunning last minute twist as Brittany Higgins questions if she was 'DRUGGED and raped' in Parliament in eleventh hour court statement

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Ms Higgins also gave three reasons as to why she 'didn't lie' Brittany Higgins has questioned whether she was allegedly drugged and raped in Parliament House, fresh court documents reveal. The revelations were made in a submission written by lawyer Nicholas Owens SC on Ms Higgins' behalf and tendered to the Federal Court on Tuesday in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial. Brittany Higgins is pictured in white, next to Bruce Lehrmann in a light blue shirt, at the pub before her alleged rape The $2.4million compensation claim Ms Higgins said in her submission that the nature and purpose of her $2.4million settlement deed with the Commonwealth was not explored by the court, and it would therefore be 'grossly unfair' to use it against her. In her submission, Ms Higgins said the deed was settled soon after the rape trial and that she had been hospitalised due to mental health concerns around that period of time.

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Brittany Higgins shows off blossoming baby bump as she awaits verdict in defamation trial
5 months ago

Brittany Higgins shows off blossoming baby bump as she awaits verdict in defamation trial

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has shown off her growing baby bump for the first time and revealed that she's having a baby boy. Brittany Higgins has showed off her baby bump in a picture to social media as she and her husband await a decision on a recent defamation trial She admitted it had been an 'acutely stressful' pregnancy while revealing she's …

What we've learnt from WA Senator Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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 …

Brittany Higgins: Major twist in court battle with Linda Reynolds as former staffer drops health bombshell
7 months ago

Brittany Higgins: Major twist in court battle with Linda Reynolds as former staffer drops health bombshell

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins will not testify to defend herself at a defamation trial brought against her by former boss Senator Linda Reynolds. Ms Higgins' lawyer Rachael Young told the West Australian Supreme Court on Monday that her client, who is now pregnant, would not travel to Perth from her home in France to give evidence. Lawyers for Brittany Higgins told the …

Brittany Higgins' rape claim threatened to DESTROY senator Linda Reynolds' political career, trial told
7 months ago

Brittany Higgins' rape claim threatened to DESTROY senator Linda Reynolds' political career, trial told

Daily Mail  

Senator Linda Reynolds would have 'struggled' to get her name on the ballot for the next Federal Election, a senior figure in the Liberal Party WA branch has told a court. Senator Reynolds is suing her former staffer Brittany Higgins and her husband David Sharaz over a number of social media posts the pair made in 2022 and 2023. Senator …

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

Daily Mail  

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, …

Brittany Higgins' defamation trial hears evidence of sharp decline in Senator Linda Reynolds' health
7 months, 1 week ago

Brittany Higgins' defamation trial hears evidence of sharp decline in Senator Linda Reynolds' health

ABC  

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds's partner has testified her cardiologist thought she could die after she collapsed in the senate following intense pressure over her handling of Brittany Higgins' rape allegation. Senator Reynolds maintains both pieces contained "false allegations" and "lies" by Ms Higgins about her handling of the alleged sexual assault, in Senator Reynolds's ministerial suite at parliament house. First …

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE updates: Day Five
7 months, 1 week ago

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

Daily Mail  

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
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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' …

Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins 're-traumatising', trial told
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins 're-traumatising', trial told

ABC  

Senator Linda Reynolds's defamation case against her former staffer Brittany Higgins, and her lawyer's claim that the younger woman had sought a "villain" for her "fairytale" story were "harassing and re-traumatising", the WA Supreme court has heard. She said by April 1 Senator Reynolds had a "mountain of evidence" to show that a sexual assault had taken place, even though …

Defamation trial between Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz begins in Perth
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation trial between Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz begins in Perth

ABC  

One of the main allegations Ms Higgins made against Senator Reynolds was that she did not support her in the wake of her alleged rape. Mr Bennett said the images depicted Ms Higgins as a "young, vivacious doorknocker, campaigning". Commenting on her experience during ANZAC Day events, Ms Higgins remarked: "A beautiful homage to the Aussie spirit and a day …

The wedding gift Brittany Higgins didn't want: Inside the insane legal costs David Sharaz will have to cover as he bows out of defamation case with his fiancée's former boss Linda Reynolds
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The wedding gift Brittany Higgins didn't want: Inside the insane legal costs David Sharaz will have to cover as he bows out of defamation case with his fiancée's former boss Linda Reynolds

Daily Mail  

David Sharaz faces financial ruin after a judge ordered him to pay Linda Reynolds' legal costs, along with damages and interest, after he bows out of the defamation case against him. Senator Reynolds launched two defamation proceedings in the WA Supreme Court against Mr Sharaz and his fiancé, Brittany Higgins, over social media posts published in 2022 and 2023 that …

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

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

ABC  

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 …

Australia MP Brittany Lauga allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia MP Brittany Lauga allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted

Op India  

An Australian Member of Parliament was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in the country’s central Queensland town of Yeppoon last weekend. The post read, “In the early hours of Sunday morning, I went to the Yeppoon police station and Yeppoon hospital, after being drugged and sexually assaulted. It’s not ok. We should be able to enjoy socialising in our town …

Australian MP Alleges She Was Drugged, Sexually Assaulted During Night-Out
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian MP Alleges She Was Drugged, Sexually Assaulted During Night-Out

News 18  

Queensland Labour Party MP Brittany Lauga alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted in Yeppoon, a central Queensland town. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said the provincial government is backing Brittany Lauga in every way possible. Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the statement issued by the parliamentarian made for “difficult reading”. “Those are shocking allegations … I understand that Brittany …

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'
10 months, 2 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'

Daily Mail  

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 …

The Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict is in, but Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds are still fighting
10 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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 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 …

The turning point in Brittany Higgins' version of events: Single detail about rape victim's fiancé David Sharaz in bombshell judgment exposes when her rape allegation became something else entirely
11 months ago

The turning point in Brittany Higgins' version of events: Single detail about rape victim's fiancé David Sharaz in bombshell judgment exposes when her rape allegation became something else entirely

Daily Mail  

David Sharaz's involvement in Brittany Higgins' life has been singled out as the turning point for when her story jumped from being about rape allegations to a wider political conspiracy. Justice Michael Lee named Ms Higgins' fiancé 111 times in his 324 page-long judgment on Monday, which marked the end of Bruce Lehrmann's lengthy defamation case against Network Ten and …

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

Brittany Higgins was handed $2.4million over claims that have never been proven. Now an Albanese government minister has made a staggering admission
11 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

Daily Mail  

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 …

Brittany Higgins's final submissions to Bruce Lehrmann defamation case published by Federal Court
11 months, 1 week 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 …

'Ferne McCann has ruined my life': Fiancée of TOWIE star's criminal ex slams presenter as she faces no further action by police after being 'falsely accused' of leaking private voice notes
1 year, 2 months ago

'Ferne McCann has ruined my life': Fiancée of TOWIE star's criminal ex slams presenter as she faces no further action by police after being 'falsely accused' of leaking private voice notes

Daily Mail  

A woman who was arrested for allegedly creating an Instagram account that leaked incriminating voice audios sent by Ferne McCann has been told by police they will take no further action. Leaked voice recordings to an anonymous Instagram profile from September to November 2022 heard Ferne's voice calling her former friend and TOWIE co-star Sam Faiers, 32, a 'fat c***' …

Brittany Higgins and fiancé David Sharaz are spotted in matching beige outfits at the idyllic five-bedroom French chateau she bought with her $2.4million payout - as Bruce Lehrmann deals with dog's un
1 year, 2 months ago

Brittany Higgins and fiancé David Sharaz are spotted in matching beige outfits at the idyllic five-bedroom French chateau she bought with her $2.4million payout - as Bruce Lehrmann deals with dog's un

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have arrived at their new French chateau after leaving Australia behind with a multi-million dollar payout. Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have arrived at their new French home after leaving Australia behind with a multi-million dollar payout The couple stepped out of a dark-coloured Volvo at their sprawling five-bedroom chateau …

Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz ditch all-white 'suffragette' colour scheme as they touch down in Paris to start their new life away from the spotlight
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz ditch all-white 'suffragette' colour scheme as they touch down in Paris to start their new life away from the spotlight

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have touched down in Paris after leaving Australia behind to start a new life in a small French village. Brittany Higgins is pictured with her fiancé David Sharaz at Sydney Airport on December 6 The couple are headed to the small town of Lunas, in the south of France The town of Lunas …

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 …

Fiona Brown: Key witness rips into Brittany Higgins' claims that led to her being handed $2.4million taxpayer-funded compensation
1 year, 3 months ago

Fiona Brown: Key witness rips into Brittany Higgins' claims that led to her being handed $2.4million taxpayer-funded compensation

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins' former boss has taken aim at claims the ex-political staffer made against her that led to her securing her $2.44million compensation settlement. Fiona Brown was Bruce Lehrmann and Ms Higgins' boss in March 2019, when she was interim chief of staff to then-defence industry minister Linda Reynolds. Brittany Higgins' former boss has scrutinised her $2.44million compensation settlement Fiona …

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. …

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 …

Read David Sharaz's 'paranoid' email to Lisa Wilkinson - after court heard Brittany Higgins was 'terrified' the government were going to stop her airing rape allegations on The Project
1 year, 3 months ago

Read David Sharaz's 'paranoid' email to Lisa Wilkinson - after court heard Brittany Higgins was 'terrified' the government were going to stop her airing rape allegations on The Project

Daily Mail  

David Sharaz sent a 'paranoid' email to Lisa Wilkinson on Brittany Higgins' behalf in case the government was screening her devices. Brittany Higgins is pictured with David Sharaz on her way to Marie Claire 'Women of the Year' awards in Sydney in November Pictured: The email David Sharaz sent Lisa Wilkinson in January 2021 'I'm sending this on behalf of …

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 …

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, 3 months 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 …

Brittany Higgins' SECOND taxpayer-funded payment is revealed in fresh bombshell - as details are exposed about how her $2.4m compensation deal was struck with Anthony Albanese's government behind clos
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins' SECOND taxpayer-funded payment is revealed in fresh bombshell - as details are exposed about how her $2.4m compensation deal was struck with Anthony Albanese's government behind clos

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Brittany Higgins was paid a second taxpayer-funded sum in addition to her $2.4million compensation payment from the Federal government, Daily Mail Australia can reveal. Brittany Higgins was paid a second taxpayer-fund sum by a government organisation, in addition to a $2.4million compensation payment from the Federal government The exact payment made to Ms Higgins by the organisation - which …

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 re-wore dress she was allegedly raped in to 'reclaim' it, Federal Court hears
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins re-wore dress she was allegedly raped in to 'reclaim' it, Federal Court hears

ABC  

Brittany Higgins has told the Federal Court she tried to "reclaim" the dress she alleges she was sexually assaulted in by wearing it at a Liberal Party function in the months afterwards. Key points: Brittany Higgins is being cross-examined for a second day as part of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action She told the court she re-wore the same white dress …

Brittany Higgins is sent home from court early after being accused of taking crucial bruise photo TWO YEARS after she claims she was raped - as questions swirl over selfies she sent to her ex in her w
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins is sent home from court early after being accused of taking crucial bruise photo TWO YEARS after she claims she was raped - as questions swirl over selfies she sent to her ex in her w

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins was sent home early on Friday, as Justice Michael Lee ponders whether to allow Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steven Whybrow SC to question her about a damning speech she gave outside court after the criminal trial last year. In court on Friday, Mr Whybrow asked Ms Higgins if she could honestly say that one of her motivations for going …

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 …

How Brittany Higgins entered court with a smile and left with a tear-stained face... while her fiancé stayed outside during her most distressing day in the witness box
1 year, 3 months ago

How Brittany Higgins entered court with a smile and left with a tear-stained face... while her fiancé stayed outside during her most distressing day in the witness box

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins was all smiles outside court, before what would be a distressing and highly emotional day in the witness stand. There to support her in the public gallery was her best friend Emma Webster and her lawyer Leon Zwier - while her fiancé David Sharaz appeared to offer support from further away, from outside Court 22A. Brittany Higgins can …

Brittany Higgins details alleged rape as part of her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 3 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, 3 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
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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 …

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