Federal Court to consider costs in Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal Court to consider costs in Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson

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It may be a case of let the battle begin when the Federal Court resumes today to consider costs in Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. That meant Network Ten's truth defence succeeded, despite the court finding Mr Lehrmann had been defamed by an interview with Ms Higgins on The Project in March 2021. Mr Lehrmann has urged the court to take a "nuanced" approach and order Ten to pay some of his costs after the court rejected Ten's qualified privilege defences. "Ms Wilkinson was not entitled to incur costs in respect of her separate interests as she pleased on the assumption that Network Ten would ultimately pick up the bill," Ten's submissions said.

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Bruce Lehrmann's staggering damages claim if his Channel 10 defamation lawsuit loss gets overturned
5 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann's staggering damages claim if his Channel 10 defamation lawsuit loss gets overturned

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann should be awarded upwards of $1m if he manages to overturn his devastating defamation suit loss to Channel Ten on appeal, his lawyer says. Lehrmann's solicitor Zali Burrows, in documents released by the court on Thursday as part of a proposed appeal, described that estimation as inadequate and said he should be awarded a six to seven figure …

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer claims the disgraced political staffer only has one shocking career left open to him after he was branded a rapist
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer claims the disgraced political staffer only has one shocking career left open to him after he was branded a rapist

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann's only prospect of making money is to go on adult content subscription service OnlyFans because he is on Centrelink, facing bankruptcy and unable to stump up $200,000 in order to launch an appeal, his lawyer has told a court. Bruce Lehrmann was found - on the balance of probabilities - to have raped Brittany Higgins Lehrmann's solicitor Zali …

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer says Network Ten's demand for security costs in appeal amounts to bullying
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer says Network Ten's demand for security costs in appeal amounts to bullying

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer has accused Network Ten of bullying her client, who she says "is arguably Australia's most hated man", by trying to block his appeal in the Federal Court. Mr Lehmann's lawyer Zali Burrows told the court her client has been "smashed" by the experience, and should have the opportunity to appeal. Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer Zali Burrows told the …

Major update in Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against massive court defeat to Lisa Wilkinson and Channel 10 - after judge ruled he raped Brittany Higgins
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Major update in Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against massive court defeat to Lisa Wilkinson and Channel 10 - after judge ruled he raped Brittany Higgins

Daily Mail  

A major update in Bruce Lehrmann's Federal Court case has been revealed, as he continues his appeal against a devastating defamation suit loss to Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson. Mr Lehrmann's appeal is now focusing on the defence of justification, according to an update to the Federal Court file. A major update in Bruce Lehrmann's Federal Court case has been …

Bruce Lehrmann was living a life of luxury at Seven's expense, with 'bags of cocaine, sex workers and lavish dinners at top restaurants'... but he's been claiming CENTRELINK ever since he was branded
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann was living a life of luxury at Seven's expense, with 'bags of cocaine, sex workers and lavish dinners at top restaurants'... but he's been claiming CENTRELINK ever since he was branded

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has been collecting $1300 a month in Centrelink benefits since he was publicly accused of rape, and while Channel Seven continued to fund his lavish lifestyle. Former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach told the Federal Court the network paid thousands for Lehrmann's use of sex workers, massages, cocaine, and expensive dinners in a bid to entice him to do …

Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case set at $2 million after court accepts lump sum nominated by Network Ten
9 months ago

Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case set at $2 million after court accepts lump sum nominated by Network Ten

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In short: The Federal Court has ordered Bruce Lehrmann to pay $2 million to Network Ten over his failed defamation case. The Federal Court has ordered Bruce Lehrmann to pay $2 million to Network Ten over his failed defamation case. The cost of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case has been set at $2 million after the Federal …

Why Lisa Wilkinson's eye-watering legal bill could backfire on her - as court reveals how she ran up $1.8m in fees fighting Bruce Lehrmann in court
10 months ago

Why Lisa Wilkinson's eye-watering legal bill could backfire on her - as court reveals how she ran up $1.8m in fees fighting Bruce Lehrmann in court

Daily Mail  

Lawyers billed her for every email and phone call Lisa Wilkinson's $1.8million itemised legal bill has been laid bare in a series of eye-watering invoices from her lawyers. Wilkinson opted out of using Ten's lawyers due to a relationship breakdown with her employer that left her feeling as though the network did not care enough about her reputation to represent …

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

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

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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 …

Inside the 'laughable' deal Ten bosses offered Bruce Lehrmann
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the 'laughable' deal Ten bosses offered Bruce Lehrmann

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Network Ten tabled Bruce Lehrmann a deal to walk away from his failed defamation action with no damages, no costs and no apology - and with the threat of a hefty legal bill even if he won. The network's settlement offer was tendered in the Federal Court on Wednesday during a costs hearing in the defamation proceedings, during which …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation LIVE: Bruce Lehrmann 'could go bankrupt', costs hearing told
10 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 …

Bruce Lehrmann set to appeal Federal Court defamation judgment
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann set to appeal Federal Court defamation judgment

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In short: Lawyers acting for Bruce Lehrmann have indicated he may appeal his failed defamation case. 'Doomed to fail': Network Ten's laywers say case never should have happened The news came as the Federal Court resumed on Wednesday to consider costs in Mr Lehrmann's failed defamation case, which are expected to run into the millions. Ten's barrister Matthew Collins said …

Bruce Lehrmann weighing up legal options in shock move after judge found that he raped Brittany Higgins
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann weighing up legal options in shock move after judge found that he raped Brittany Higgins

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann is considering an appeal against a federal court ruling after a judge found that he raped Brittany Higgins. Bruce Lehrmann is considering launching an appeal against the ruling by a federal court, after a judge ruled he raped Brittany Higgins Lerhmann is reportedly looking to raise funds from donors in Australia and overseas to cover the legal costs …

Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay more than $4,000 to Lisa Wilkinson's husband Peter FitzSimons for costs incurred in failed defamation trial
11 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay more than $4,000 to Lisa Wilkinson's husband Peter FitzSimons for costs incurred in failed defamation trial

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Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered to pay journalist Peter FitzSimons thousands of dollars for costs incurred during his failed defamation case. On Friday, the Federal Court ordered Mr Lehrmann to pay Mr FitzSimons for "reasonable loss or expenses incurred in complying with the subpoena addressed to him" in Mr Lehrmann's defamation case. The former Liberal staffer brought …

Lisa Wilkinson fires back at her Channel 10 bosses after network accused her of being 'wasteful' in fight over Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial court costs
11 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson fires back at her Channel 10 bosses after network accused her of being 'wasteful' in fight over Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial court costs

Daily Mail  

Network 10 and its former star Lisa Wilkinson remain at loggerheads over the journalist's legal bill incurred in successfully defending its high-stakes defamation battle against Bruce Lehrmann. The matter will return to court next week to decide what portion of Network 10 and Wilkinson's legal costs will be paid by Lehrmann. Network 10 and its former star Lisa Wilkinson remain …

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

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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 …

Lisa Wilkinson and her Network Ten bosses face ugly legal fight over Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial court costs as network accuses star of being 'wasteful'
11 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson and her Network Ten bosses face ugly legal fight over Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial court costs as network accuses star of being 'wasteful'

Daily Mail  

Network Ten has argued it should not have to pick up the tab for 'unnecessarily duplicative or wasteful' costs incurred by veteran journalist Lisa Wilkinson during their defamation battle with Bruce Lehrmann. Justice Michael Lee found Mr Lehrmann had, on the balance of probabilities, raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in March 2019 However if Lehrmann is unable to pay …

How Bruce Lehrmann gave up a chance to settle with Channel Ten - now TV station wants him to pay up big time for 'deliberately wicked' act
11 months ago

How Bruce Lehrmann gave up a chance to settle with Channel Ten - now TV station wants him to pay up big time for 'deliberately wicked' act

Daily Mail  

Network Ten offered to settle defamation action with Bruce Lehrmann before the matter went to trial, but he refused, court documents show. Bruce Lehrmann is pictured outside court last Monday, after losing his defamation case Ten had wanted the proceedings dismissed with no admission of liability, and without the network having to cover his legal costs. Ten's submission did not …

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began
11 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 …

In five words Justice Lee brought Lehrmann's defamation case back to its central proposition. The words of our political leaders matter, too
11 months, 1 week ago

In five words Justice Lee brought Lehrmann's defamation case back to its central proposition. The words of our political leaders matter, too

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It took Justice Michael Lee 324 pages and 130,000 words to dissect the complexities of the story of what happened to Brittany Higgins in the early hours of March 23, 2019, but also what happened as a result of her decision to go to the media about the assault, rather than pursue a police complaint. For Brittany Higgins, and the …

'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

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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 …

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

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

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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 …

Bruce Lehrmann's staggering seven-figure bill is exposed after crushing court loss: How much homeless, jobless rapist will have to cough up - and his one silver lining
11 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann's staggering seven-figure bill is exposed after crushing court loss: How much homeless, jobless rapist will have to cough up - and his one silver lining

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann's legal costs could exceed $2million after losing his blockbuster defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. In the Federal Court on Monday, Justice Michael Lee found on the civil standard that Lehrmann did rape a highly-intoxicated Brittany Higgins inside Parliament House in the early hours of March 23, 2019. Bruce Lehrmann is pictured collecting dog poop on …

Second criminal trial unlikely following Bruce Lehrmann defamation case ruling, but experts say appeal could happen
11 months, 1 week ago

Second criminal trial unlikely following Bruce Lehrmann defamation case ruling, but experts say appeal could happen

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A former NSW Supreme Court judge expects Bruce Lehrmann will likely appeal findings that he raped Brittany Higgins in 2019. "I think we could say the sword of Damocles is hanging over Mr Lehrmann's head and Channel Seven's head in terms of costs, so why wouldn't they appeal having come this far?" Mr Whealy, the chair of the Centre for …

Bruce Lehrmann case: The one witness who won BIG from blockbuster defamation trial - as we review the winners and losers
11 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann case: The one witness who won BIG from blockbuster defamation trial - as we review the winners and losers

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has lost his defamation case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson, and Brittany Higgins' allegations have been vindicated by a civil court. Bruce Lehrmann has lost his defamation case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson - but the winners and losers of the messy case are not clear cut Ms Wilkinson appeared ecstatic as she left court with …

Bruce Lehrmann judgment: Channel 10 lawyer's epic takedown after judge found Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins
11 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann judgment: Channel 10 lawyer's epic takedown after judge found Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins

Daily Mail  

Channel 10 lawyer Justin Quill has unleashed on Bruce Lehrmann with a brutal piece of advice after a judge found that the former political staffer raped Brittany Higgins. Lehrmann sued Network Ten and Wilkinson for defamation over a February 2021 report on The Project in which Ms Higgins claimed she was raped by her colleague Lehrmann in a Parliament House …

Ashen-faced Bruce Lehrmann emerges from court after judge finds he raped Brittany Higgins and Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten win the case: 'He's ruined'
11 months, 1 week ago

Ashen-faced Bruce Lehrmann emerges from court after judge finds he raped Brittany Higgins and Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten win the case: 'He's ruined'

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has emerged pale-faced from court after losing his defamation case against Channel Ten. Moment earlier Lee found that Lehrmann was 'indifferent' to whether drunk Ms Higgins consented or not before he raped her on a senator's couch at Parliament House in March 2019. Pale-faced Bruce Lehrmann has emerged from court after Justice Michael Lee ruled he had raped …

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,' …

Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails
11 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 …

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

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

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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 …

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten fails, after judge finds 'substantial truth' to story — as it happened
11 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten fails, after judge finds 'substantial truth' to story — as it happened

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Here are some of the key bits from the written judgment, which you can read in full over here. Mr Lehrmann told the 2022 criminal trial that had to be abandoned after juror misconduct that he and Ms Higgins had never had sex in the parliamentary office. For example, scenarios that consensual sex occurred, or Mr Lehrmann was not reckless …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict LIVE: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins and was 'hellbent' on having sex with her at Parliament House
11 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
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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
11 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
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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

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

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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?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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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
11 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
11 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
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

Network Ten makes eleventh-hour application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case
11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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

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

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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 backs down in Federal Court battle with Lisa Wilkinson, agreeing she was entitled to hire her own lawyers in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
1 year, 1 month 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

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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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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