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 Court agreed to Network Ten's nominated lump sum. Mr Lehrmann lost the defamation case when Ten's defence of truth was found to have been made out, when Justice Michael Lee found that on the balance of probabilities he had raped Ms Higgins.

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Bruce Lehrmann's staggering damages claim if his Channel 10 defamation lawsuit loss gets overturned
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Inside the 'laughable' deal Ten bosses offered Bruce Lehrmann
10 months, 4 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
11 months 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 …

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

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

ABC  

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. …

Bruce Lehrmann set to appeal Federal Court defamation judgment
11 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann set to appeal Federal Court defamation judgment

ABC  

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
11 months 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 …

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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson set to be astronomically high
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Public interest in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has never waned, and there are still questions left unanswered
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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

Bruce Lehrmann: 'Shrieking' babes, booze and angry neighbours as political staffer's parties during the day for third weekday in a row
11 months, 3 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. …

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 …

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

ABC  

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

How the Seven Network became embroiled in defamation action between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten
11 months, 4 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, 4 weeks ago

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

ABC  

With the finish line in sight, the Federal Court has provided another twist in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. The commencement of the defamation case came after Mr Lehrmann's criminal trial in the ACT Supreme Court collapsed due to juror misconduct, leaving no findings against him. The defamation trial late last year ran for …

Federal Court publishes affidavit detailing Seven Network payments to Bruce Lehrmann, including for sex, drugs
11 months, 4 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 …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

Ben Roberts-Smith ordered to pay indemnity costs for entirety of his failed defamation case against Nine
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Roberts-Smith ordered to pay indemnity costs for entirety of his failed defamation case against Nine

ABC  

A court has awarded indemnity costs against war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith for the entirety of his failed defamation case against Nine Entertainment. Key points: Ben Roberts-Smith will have to pay Nine Entertainment indemnity costs, a judge ruled The costs compensate a successful party more than would be commonly ordered The former SAS soldier is appealing his failed defamation case in …

Bruce Lehrmann takes the stand in defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 4 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson begins after ABC settlement
1 year, 4 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Judge calls sudden hearing in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case - as it's revealed Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10 for legal fees
1 year, 5 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

Lisa Wilkinson SUES Channel 10 for staggering six-figure sum - after dramatically pulling out of Women in Business event on the eve of Bruce Lehrmann trial
1 year, 5 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson SUES Channel 10 for staggering six-figure sum - after dramatically pulling out of Women in Business event on the eve of Bruce Lehrmann trial

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10 over claims it failed to pay her estimated $700,000 bill to cover legal costs in the defamation suit against Bruce Lehrmann. In court documents, Wilkinson's legal team claim that in March and June this year the network accepted it was liable to indemnify the TV star even if she was 'independently represented'. Lisa Wilkinson …

Lisa Wilkinson suing Network Ten for $700,000 over legal bills in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
1 year, 5 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson suing Network Ten for $700,000 over legal bills in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

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Journalist Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network Ten for $700,000 in legal costs, which have been racked up so far fighting the defamation case brought against her and the network by Bruce Lehrmann. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten over a 2019 interview with Brittany Higgins Wilkinson has now launched legal action against her employer for …

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation action against News Life Media
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation action against News Life Media

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Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has settled defamation action against News Life Media. Key points: The defamation case brought against News Corp's News Life Media by Bruce Lehrmann has ended No compensation was paid to Mr Lehrmann as part of the out-of-court settlement, but News Life Media did agree to cover some of Mr Lehrmann's legal costs His defamation cases …

Bruce Lehrmann lodges defamation cases against Network Ten and News Life Media
2 years, 1 month ago

Bruce Lehrmann lodges defamation cases against Network Ten and News Life Media

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged two defamation cases, one against Network Ten and the other against News Life Media in the Federal Court, over coverage of allegations he raped Brittany Higgins. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann lodges defamation cases against two media companies The former Liberal staffer is suing over their coverage of allegations he raped Brittany Higgins He …

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