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 coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation A decision in the case is not expected until later this year The Federal Court has released the written submissions by each of the parties in the case, which was brought by Mr Lehrmann against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. Enormous volumes of evidence were given in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, but a decision isn't expected until well into next year. In its submission, Ten's lawyer Matthew Collins KC argued that such a finding would amount to "wicked conduct of the highest magnitude" by Mr Lehrmann.

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