Bruce Lehrmann engages defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien after rape trial abandoned
2 years ago

Bruce Lehrmann engages defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien after rape trial abandoned

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Lawyers for former Liberal Party adviser Bruce Lehrmann are considering taking legal action over allegedly defamatory comments made about his recently terminated rape trial. Key points: Top defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien is representing Bruce Lehrmann He is considering legal action over several comments made about Mr Lehrmann's rape trial, which was abandoned last week There are no findings against Mr Lehrmann, who has always maintained his innocence Mr Lehrmann was to face a retrial next February over the alleged rape of his then colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in Canberra in 2019. Senior defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien confirmed to the ABC he was representing Mr Lehrmann. Mr Lehrmann's lawyers have already complained to ACT police about a statement that Ms Higgins made outside the court after the initial trial was abandoned.

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Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann alleged rape indictments presented to court
1 week, 6 days ago

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann alleged rape indictments presented to court

ABC  

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has had an indictment, alleging two counts of rape, presented to a court west of Brisbane. In the Toowoomba Magistrates Court in July, Mr Lehrmann was committed to stand trial after a committal hearing at which the complainant testified in a closed court. Earlier committal hearing During the committal hearing earlier this year, the …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Bruce Lehrmann 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
3 months, 2 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
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Bruce Lehrmann weighing up legal options in shock move after judge found that he raped Brittany Higgins
7 months, 3 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 …

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

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

Daily Mail  

A judge has ruled that Brittany Higgins won her $2.445 million settlement payout from the Commonwealth despite making a number of false claims. The finding marked the end of Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and television host Lisa Wilkinson, which was launched over the initial broadcast of Ms Higgins rape claims in 2021. Brittany Higgins is pictured with her …

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

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

ABC  

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

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'
8 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 …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

ABC  

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

Bruce Lehrmann: 'Shrieking' babes, booze and angry neighbours as political staffer's parties during the day for third weekday in a row
8 months, 1 week 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. …

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

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

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In short: The Federal Court has published final submissions from Brittany Higgins in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. The Federal Court has published final submissions from Brittany Higgins in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. In submissions published by the Federal Court on Tuesday, Brittany Higgins's lawyer has argued she gave …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

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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 …

Federal Court publishes affidavit detailing Seven Network payments to Bruce Lehrmann, including for sex, drugs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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In short: An affidavit from former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach, which led to the reopening of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, has been published by the Federal Court. An affidavit from former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach, which led to the reopening of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, has been published by the Federal Court. The affidavit has now been released …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

Bruce Lehrmann reveals his theory about how Brittany Higgins's dress came off at Parliament House on the night of the alleged rape

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argue Brittany Higgins may have taken her own dress off in senator Linda Reynolds’ office, perhaps to avoid vomiting on it, as he maintains he did not rape his former parliamentary colleague, court documents have revealed. In documents released by the court on Friday, Mr Lehrmann's lawyers maintained that no sexual intercourse took place between the former …

The Federal Court publishes final submissions in defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann, as both sides launch fresh attacks over credibility
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Federal Court publishes final submissions in defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann, as both sides launch fresh attacks over credibility

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Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann have argued the former Liberal staffer is entitled to "substantial damages", even if the judge in his defamation trial rejects his denial of having any sexual activity with Brittany Higgins. Key points: The Federal Court publishes final submissions in the defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann Mr Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over …

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

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

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

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABC  

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

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE BLOG: Lisa Wilkinson's lawyer asks key question about Brittany Higgins' white dress on the night of alleged rape and accuses Bruce Lehrmann of being a 'compulsive
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE BLOG: Lisa Wilkinson's lawyer asks key question about Brittany Higgins' white dress on the night of alleged rape and accuses Bruce Lehrmann of being a 'compulsive

Daily Mail  

Justice Lee told the court that no lawyer would have given Lisa Wilkinson the green light to give her Logies speech, so close to a criminal trial. During closing submissions, Wilkinson's barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC said the Logies speech was 'a drop in the ocean' compared with all the information already in the public sphere at that time. Ms Chrysanthou …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: All the key details in Fiona Brown's evidence - including what was said in disciplinary meeting with Brittany Higgins three days after alleged rape
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: All the key details in Fiona Brown's evidence - including what was said in disciplinary meeting with Brittany Higgins three days after alleged rape

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins' former boss revealed five key points when she was on the witness stand this week. Brittany Higgins is pictured outside the Federal Court on December 1 Ms Chrysanthou asked Ms Brown why she took notes of what was said during that conversation, but omitted that particular detail. Fiona Brown said it was 'not unreasonable' to think Brittany Higgins …

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

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

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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 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, …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Brittany Higgins, 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 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 ago

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

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

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Higgins and Lehrmann's secrets are sensationally exposed as security guard's chilling diary entry about 'naked' woman is revealed
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Higgins and Lehrmann's secrets are sensationally exposed as security guard's chilling diary entry about 'naked' woman is revealed

Daily Mail  

It was an explosive week of major developments at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation hearing against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Security guard's recollection of Higgins and her dress Nikola Anderson, a security guard who was working in Parliament House, gave evidence - telling the court she found Brittany Higgins naked on Linda Reynolds' couch after the alleged assault. 'Real kiss' at …

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

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

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann's former colleague has told the Federal Court she had "bad vibes" about him and she had decided not to socialise with him based on her "women's intuition". Key points: Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins's former colleague Nikita Irvine says Ms Higgins disclosed the alleged rape to her Ms Irvine told the Federal Court Mr Lehrmann had given her …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

ABC  

After more than four days in the witness box, Brittany Higgins has concluded her evidence to the Federal Court, in a defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann over an interview with Ms Higgins on The Project. Key points: Brittany Higgins was cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers for three days during her four days in the witness box Ms Higgins is …

Brittany Higgins snaps outside court after being asked about her alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann - as she fires back with a brilliant question of her own
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins snaps outside court after being asked about her alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann - as she fires back with a brilliant question of her own

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins has taken a brutal swipe at a TV reporter following her final day of giving evidence in the Federal Court. Mr Lehrmann last week revealed that Channel Seven had been paying for his accommodation following interviews he did with the network On Tuesday Ms Higgins was confronted by a crew of journalists outside the Federal Court Ms Higgins …

Brittany Higgins denies trying to 'blow-up' Bruce Lehrmann's re-trial over alleged rape as her evidence concludes in Federal Court
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins denies trying to 'blow-up' Bruce Lehrmann's re-trial over alleged rape as her evidence concludes in Federal Court

ABC  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

ABC  

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

Bruce Lehrmann 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, 1 month 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 …

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

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

ABC  

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

CCTV bombshell emerges in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case as Network 10 demands anwers
1 year, 5 months ago

CCTV bombshell emerges in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case as Network 10 demands anwers

Daily Mail  

A top silk acting in defamation proceedings involving Bruce Lehrmann has demanded to know why crucial CCTV depicting Mr Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins at Parliament House on the night of her alleged rape has not been disclosed in a subpoena. CCTV showing Brice Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins at Parliament House on the night of her alleged rape was aired on …

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 6 months ago

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations long before they first met Lisa Wilkinson, new leaks have revealed. Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations The pair had a firm timeline in place long …

Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape
1 year, 6 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he has not ruled out suing Brittany Higgins personally for defamation. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann spoke to 7NEWS Spotlight — his first TV interview since Brittany Higgins accused him of raping her Mr Lehrmann denies raping Ms Higgins but told the program he knows many Australians do not believe him His trial was abandoned …

As the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's trial wrapped up this week, it was clear the goalposts had shifted
1 year, 6 months ago

As the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's trial wrapped up this week, it was clear the goalposts had shifted

ABC  

The former Queensland judge appointed to lead the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann must have wondered what he'd walked into. The inquiry had been sparked by claims police had pressured the ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold not to pursue the charge against Mr Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. The ACT's top prosecutor had …

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