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

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

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Brittany Higgins is pictured leaving ACT Supreme Court Jurors in the high profile trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist have sent a note to the judge saying that they have not yet reached a verdict, and asking for a 'little extra time'. The eight women and four men of the jury arrived at the ACT Supreme Court on Monday morning to continue determining whether Bruce Lehrmann sexually assaulted the former Liberal staffer in Parliament House in March 2019. On Monday morning, jury members sent Chief Justice Lucy McCallum a note which read: 'We have not yet reached an agreement beyond reasonable doubt. Brittany Higgins is pictured outside court with before the first day of the trial on October 4 Meanwhile, he said Lehrmann had given inconsistent accounts about why he was at parliament on the night of the alleged assault to the security guards, to his boss and to the police.

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Brittany Higgins shows off blossoming baby bump as she awaits verdict in defamation trial
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Defamation trial between Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz begins in Perth
7 months, 4 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 …

Bruce Lehrmann's legal team made agreement not to charge him if they lost defamation action, court hears
10 months, 3 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 …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

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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 …

Bruce Lehrmann's mad dash out of Sydney just moments after he was branded a rapist - and the unlikely ally he turned to for help
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann's mad dash out of Sydney just moments after he was branded a rapist - and the unlikely ally he turned to for help

Daily Mail  

He was tailed to the Central Coast by freelance photographers Bruce Lehrmann made a frantic dash up the highway and out of Sydney in the moments after he was branded a rapist by a Federal Court judge, seeking refuge from media inside a police station. One freelance photographer told Daily Mail Australia that Lehrmann knew he was being followed and …

Bruce Lehrmann case: The one witness who won BIG from blockbuster defamation trial - as we review the winners and losers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

Homeless, jobless and a rapist: How Bruce Lehrmann planted the seeds of his own court downfall - and the cocky comment on Channel Seven that foreshadowed what was to come
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Homeless, jobless and a rapist: How Bruce Lehrmann planted the seeds of his own court downfall - and the cocky comment on Channel Seven that foreshadowed what was to come

Daily Mail  

In the eyes of the Federal Court, Bruce Lehrmann is a rapist Early in his Spotlight interview in June last year, Bruce Lehrmann sat in a Channel Seven studio and confidently said: 'Beware the man with nothing to lose.' Lehrmann appeared stone-faced outside court - expressionless, trying to get through the sea of television cameras It was found that Lehrmann …

Bruce Lehrmann judgment: Channel 10 lawyer's epic takedown after judge found Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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, 2 weeks 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'

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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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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's defamation case against Network Ten fails, after judge finds 'substantial truth' to story — as it happened
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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

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 …

Stunning last minute twist as Brittany Higgins questions if she was 'DRUGGED and raped' in Parliament in eleventh hour court statement
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail  

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's final submissions to Bruce Lehrmann defamation case published by Federal Court
11 months, 3 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?

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 …

Network Ten's last-minute application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case could delay judgment
11 months, 4 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 …

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

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

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

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

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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 …

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 …

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer makes closing arguments in defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 3 months 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 …

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, 3 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

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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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

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, …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Brittany Higgins's mother tells Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial her daughter has been a 'broken soul' since alleged rape
1 year, 3 months 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, 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 …

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

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

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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, 3 months ago

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

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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, 3 months ago

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

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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

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

Brittany Higgins breaks down in Federal Court as Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers suggest she made up rape allegation
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago

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

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Bruce Lehrmann denies evading questions from chief of staff about Parliament House entry on night of alleged rape
1 year, 4 months 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 is accused of 'snatching Brittany Higgins' phone away' at the pub - and a female colleague telling him to 'shut the f*** up' - before alleged rape: Live updates
1 year, 4 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann is accused of 'snatching Brittany Higgins' phone away' at the pub - and a female colleague telling him to 'shut the f*** up' - before alleged rape: Live updates

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has admitted he was 'mistaken' when he told Australian Federal Police that there was no alcohol in Linda Reynolds' office. During cross-examination by Ten's lawyer Matthew Collins on Thursday, Mr Lehrmann was asked numerous questions about alcohol bottles in the former defence minister's office in Parliament House. Dr Collins then turned the court's attention to Mr Lehrmann's record …

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, 5 months 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 …

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