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Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto begins giving evidence in defamation trial brought by Moira Deeming
3 months ago

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto begins giving evidence in defamation trial brought by Moira Deeming

ABC  

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto called for the expulsion of rookie MP Moira Deeming because he needed to protect his party from reputational damage, a court has heard. Moira Deeming took the stand in the first week of the defamation case brought against her former boss, Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto. Deeming's reputation tarnished by involvement at rally, court told …

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Moira Deeming's defamation case against Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto begins in Federal Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Moira Deeming's defamation case against Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto begins in Federal Court

ABC  

Victoria's opposition leader tarred one of his own MPs with "the Nazi brush" in a "campaign of destruction", the Federal Court has heard during the first morning of a defamation case. Moira Deeming, a first-term former Liberal MP, is suing Victoria's Opposition Leader John Pesutto for defamation after he linked her appearance at an anti-trans-rights rally to a group of …

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The perils of writing about Fox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch, successor to Rupert Murdoch's global media empire
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The perils of writing about Fox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch, successor to Rupert Murdoch's global media empire

ABC  

Lachlan Murdoch has felt under attack his whole life. President Joe Biden once described Rupert Murdoch as the "most dangerous man on earth" and some Democrats believe Lachlan Murdoch is even more dangerous. They are in front of a red wall Lachlan Murdoch has won the crown to his family's media empire. Notwithstanding Lachlan Murdoch's refusal to take part in …

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John Pesutto 'not concerned' as legal battle with Moira Deeming heads to Federal Court trial
10 months, 3 weeks ago

John Pesutto 'not concerned' as legal battle with Moira Deeming heads to Federal Court trial

ABC  

In short: Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming and Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto's legal battle will play out in a 10-day Federal Court trial. Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming and Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto's legal battle will play out in a 10-day Federal Court trial. Ms Deeming launched legal action against Mr Pesutto, alleging she had been defamed by …

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Brittany Higgins and fiancé David Sharaz are spotted in matching beige outfits at the idyllic five-bedroom French chateau she bought with her $2.4million payout - as Bruce Lehrmann deals with dog's un
1 year ago

Brittany Higgins and fiancé David Sharaz are spotted in matching beige outfits at the idyllic five-bedroom French chateau she bought with her $2.4million payout - as Bruce Lehrmann deals with dog's un

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have arrived at their new French chateau after leaving Australia behind with a multi-million dollar payout. Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have arrived at their new French home after leaving Australia behind with a multi-million dollar payout The couple stepped out of a dark-coloured Volvo at their sprawling five-bedroom chateau …

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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

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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 …

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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 …

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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

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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, …

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Lisa Wilkinson's defamation trial evidence: Brittany Higgins' brutal four-word response to her own mother after she accused her of being more interested in speaking to Lisa Wilkinson than her family
1 year ago

Lisa Wilkinson's defamation trial evidence: Brittany Higgins' brutal four-word response to her own mother after she accused her of being more interested in speaking to Lisa Wilkinson than her family

Daily Mail  

Lisa Wilkinson finished her cross-examination on Friday afternoon by fighting to add a few more words into the formal transcript - despite fierce objections by her own lawyer. Whenever there was a question she didn't like, or she knew could reflect negatively on her, she would pause and everyone would wait with bated breath to see what she said next. …

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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 …

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Shock twist as Bruce Lehrmann reveals who has been paying his rent - as another Australian TV network is dragged into the case
1 year ago

Shock twist as Bruce Lehrmann reveals who has been paying his rent - as another Australian TV network is dragged into the case

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has admitted that the Seven Network has been paying his rent during cross-examination by Lisa Wilkinson's barrister. Wilkinson's barrister, Sue Chrysanthou SC, asked Mr Lehrmann about what he received in exchange for his interview with Seven's Spotlight program earlier this year. Bruce Lehrmann has admitted that the Seven Network has been paying his rent during cross-examination by Lisa …

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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, …

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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 …

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Furious Shane Drumgold launches scathing legal attack on Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech - after he was condemned for lying about it
1 year, 3 months ago

Furious Shane Drumgold launches scathing legal attack on Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech - after he was condemned for lying about it

Daily Mail  

Shane Drumgold has hit back at claims that he should have warned Lisa Wilkinson against giving her disastrous Logies speech, court papers reveal. The judge found Mr Drumgold knowingly lied to Chief Justice Lucy McCallum about Wilkinson's infamous Logies speech The ACT DPP, Shane Drumgold SC, is pictured during the Board of Inquiry in Canberra Mr Drumgold's lawyers say it …

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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 …

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In the first week of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's case, only prosecutor Shane Drumgold's actions have been scrutinised
1 year, 7 months ago

In the first week of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's case, only prosecutor Shane Drumgold's actions have been scrutinised

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The trial of Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins at Parliament House may have been abandoned, but the fall-out continues. The inquiry was sparked by a letter sent from chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold to the ACT's chief police officer, in which he claimed police had pressured him not to charge Mr Lehrmann. At the time, the ACT's …

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Read Lisa Wilkinson lawyer's brutal clash with Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor at Brittany Higgins inquiry
1 year, 7 months ago

Read Lisa Wilkinson lawyer's brutal clash with Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor at Brittany Higgins inquiry

Daily Mail  

The top prosecutor in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial has been accused of 'misleading' the public and the Chief Justice of the ACT about what happened during his meeting with Lisa Wilkinson prior to her controversial Logies speech. Wilkinson's lawyer Sue Chrysanthou SC submitted the ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC to a fiery round of cross-examination at a …

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ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold admits he should have done more to correct reporting of Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech
1 year, 7 months ago

ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold admits he should have done more to correct reporting of Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech

ABC  

The ACT's chief prosecutor has accepted he should have done more to correct media reporting about journalist Lisa Wilkinson's speech to the Logies ahead of the trial of Bruce Lehrmann. Key points: The ACT's top prosecutor has told an inquiry into the trial of Bruce Lehrmann he didn't give much attention to reporting on Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech Media reports …

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