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

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

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has lost his defamation case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson, and Brittany Higgins' allegations have been vindicated by a civil court. Bruce Lehrmann has lost his defamation case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson - but the winners and losers of the messy case are not clear cut Ms Wilkinson appeared ecstatic as she left court with her high-powered legal team WINNERS Fiona Brown Fiona Brown, Linda Reynolds' former chief of staff, was one of the only witnesses in the case to receive a large amount of praise from Justice Lee during his judgement on Monday. He said The Project producer Angus Llewellyn and Lisa Wilkinson were 'willing to assist Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz as intended', and slammed the network's attempt to contact Mr Lehrmann prior to broadcast. Justice Lee said Mr Lehrmann's denial of how attractive he found Ms Higgins was contradicted by what he said in his exclusive interview with Seven's Spotlight program. Justice Lee said Mr Lehrmann had likely told Ms Higgins that he wanted to show her some whisky at Parliament House, which could have been why she went back with him.

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Brittany Higgins breaks her silence on the Bruce Lehrmann book controversy with blunt four-word response
5 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 …

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'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

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
10 months, 4 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 …

Federal Court to consider costs in Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson
10 months, 4 weeks 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 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

ABC  

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Ashen-faced Bruce Lehrmann emerges from court after judge finds he raped Brittany Higgins and Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten win the case: 'He's ruined'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

Lisa Wilkinson speaks out after winning defamation case brought forward by Bruce Lehrmann - as she sends a message to the women of Australia
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson has celebrated winning her defamation case after a judge found Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in 2019. Mr Lehrmann sued Network Ten and Wilkinson for defamation over a February 2021 report on The Project, where Brittany Higgins claimed he raped her in a Parliament House office almost two years' prior. 'Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins,' …

Federal Court judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 …

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

As the judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial approaches, one question rings out loudest
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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

Bruce Lehrmann: 'Shrieking' babes, booze and angry neighbours as political staffer's parties during the day for third weekday in a row
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has been partying up a storm over the past three days with a bevy of glamorous women at his new pad, brandishing bottles of booze and marching around shoeless. But Daily Mail Australia can reveal Mr Lehrmann's weekday festivities have infuriated his new neighbours on Sydney's north shore, with locals complaining about 'shrieking' women and 'selfish' parking arrangements. …

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 …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: Inside the wild backstory behind a bizarre video of a Taylor Auerbach snapping his arch-enemy's golf clubs in half - any why he says you need to watch another strange
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: Inside the wild backstory behind a bizarre video of a Taylor Auerbach snapping his arch-enemy's golf clubs in half - any why he says you need to watch another strange

Daily Mail  

A former Channel Seven employee has told a court that footage of him smashing his boss's $2,000 golf clubs was actually a parody of another bizarre video featuring another Spotlight producer and a wet cloth. Taylor Auerbach, an ex-producer at the network's Spotlight program, filmed himself late last year smiling while destroying a set of golf clubs belonging to his …

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

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

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 …

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

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

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
1 year ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

ABC  

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

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

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

ABC  

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

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial has now wrapped in the Federal Court, but a decision isn't expected until well into next year
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Network Ten lawyers make closing arguments in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against the broadcaster
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

What Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial heard from Lisa Wilkinson in Federal Court this week
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Higgins and Lehrmann's secrets are sensationally exposed as security guard's chilling diary entry about 'naked' woman is revealed
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 denies trying to 'blow-up' Bruce Lehrmann's re-trial over alleged rape as her evidence concludes in Federal Court
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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 will today be cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers in his defamation trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins will today be cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers in his defamation trial

ABC  

Brittany Higgins will this morning resume her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson with Mr Lehrmann's lawyers also expected to begin cross-examining Ms Higgins. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow will cross examine Brittany Higgins today Ms Higgins is a witness for Network Ten in Mr Lehrmann's defamation action aganist the broadcaster and …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Bruce Lehrmann denies evading questions from chief of staff about Parliament House entry on night of alleged rape
1 year, 4 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson and the ABC begins in Federal Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson and the ABC begins in Federal Court

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will take on Network Ten and the ABC in the Federal Court in Sydney today in defamation action over allegations he raped his former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and the ABC over coverage of allegations he raped his former colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House …

Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow says he was angered by suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during trial
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow says he was angered by suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during trial

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann's defence barrister has rejected suggestions he colluded with Senator Linda Reynolds during Mr Lehrmann's trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: Defence barrister Steve Whybrow has taken the stand on day six of the board of inquiry Mr Whybrow told the inquiry he was "pissed off" over the suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during …

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