Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay more than $4,000 to Lisa Wilkinson's husband Peter FitzSimons for costs incurred in failed defamation trial
8 months, 2 weeks 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 the case against Network Ten and Mr FitzSimons's wife, Lisa Wilkinson, after they aired an interview on The Project in which Brittany Higgins alleged she was raped by Mr Lehrmann. Mr FitzSimons applied to have Mr Lehrmann cover his costs last month before the court had returned a judgment in the defamation trial.

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Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann alleged rape indictments presented to court
4 weeks, 2 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, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

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

Why Lisa Wilkinson's eye-watering legal bill could backfire on her - as court reveals how she ran up $1.8m in fees fighting Bruce Lehrmann in court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

Bruce Lehrmann defamation LIVE: Bruce Lehrmann 'could go bankrupt', costs hearing told
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 1 week 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 …

The Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict is in, but Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds are still fighting
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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

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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 3 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 …

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, 3 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'

Daily Mail  

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

Lisa Wilkinson speaks out after winning defamation case brought forward by Bruce Lehrmann - as she sends a message to the women of Australia
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 3 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 …

Public interest in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has never waned, and there are still questions left unanswered
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten fails, after judge finds 'substantial truth' to story — as it happened
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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

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

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

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

Bruce Lehrmann reveals his theory about how Brittany Higgins's dress came off at Parliament House on the night of the alleged rape
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week ago

Submissions from Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers say Brittany Higgins's evidence inconsistent with Commonwealth deed version of events

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In short: Updated submissions from Bruce Lehrmann's legal team in his defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson say Brittany Higgins's evidence was inconsistent with the version of events given in her Commonwealth settlement deed. Updated submissions from Bruce Lehrmann's legal team in his defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson say Brittany Higgins's evidence was …

Network Ten backs down in Federal Court battle with Lisa Wilkinson, agreeing she was entitled to hire her own lawyers in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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

Lisa Wilkinson says she was 'left alone' to fight Bruce Lehrmann defamation accusation as she seeks legal costs from Network Ten
10 months, 4 weeks 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 ago

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

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

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

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 …

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

ABC  

The former political staffer to whom Brittany Higgins says she first disclosed her rape allegation has been allowed to give evidence in a closed session this afternoon, as part of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation …

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 …

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

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

ABC  

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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 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 …

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson begins after ABC settlement
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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