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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 …

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Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case set at $2 million after court accepts lump sum nominated by Network Ten
5 months, 4 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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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 …

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Inside the 'laughable' deal Ten bosses offered Bruce Lehrmann
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the 'laughable' deal Ten bosses offered Bruce Lehrmann

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Network Ten tabled Bruce Lehrmann a deal to walk away from his failed defamation action with no damages, no costs and no apology - and with the threat of a hefty legal bill even if he won. The network's settlement offer was tendered in the Federal Court on Wednesday during a costs hearing in the defamation proceedings, during which …

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Read the grovelling apology from the top lawyer blamed for Lisa Wilkinson's disastrous Logies speech - as she breaks silence after being SAVAGED by Bruce Lehrmann trial judge
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Read the grovelling apology from the top lawyer blamed for Lisa Wilkinson's disastrous Logies speech - as she breaks silence after being SAVAGED by Bruce Lehrmann trial judge

Daily Mail  

Network Ten's top lawyer has belatedly admitted she was wrong to approve Lisa Wilkinson's speech at the Logies about the Brittany Higgins matter. Tasha Smithies' apology was in an affidavit tendered to the Federal Court on Wednesday during a hearing over who will bear the costs for Bruce Lehrmann's unsuccessful defamation trial against Network Ten and Wilkinson. Network Ten's senior …

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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 …

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Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began
8 months ago

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began

ABC  

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 …

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The turning point in Brittany Higgins' version of events: Single detail about rape victim's fiancé David Sharaz in bombshell judgment exposes when her rape allegation became something else entirely
8 months, 1 week ago

The turning point in Brittany Higgins' version of events: Single detail about rape victim's fiancé David Sharaz in bombshell judgment exposes when her rape allegation became something else entirely

Daily Mail  

David Sharaz's involvement in Brittany Higgins' life has been singled out as the turning point for when her story jumped from being about rape allegations to a wider political conspiracy. Justice Michael Lee named Ms Higgins' fiancé 111 times in his 324 page-long judgment on Monday, which marked the end of Bruce Lehrmann's lengthy defamation case against Network Ten and …

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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 …

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Second criminal trial unlikely following Bruce Lehrmann defamation case ruling, but experts say appeal could happen
8 months, 1 week ago

Second criminal trial unlikely following Bruce Lehrmann defamation case ruling, but experts say appeal could happen

ABC  

A former NSW Supreme Court judge expects Bruce Lehrmann will likely appeal findings that he raped Brittany Higgins in 2019. "I think we could say the sword of Damocles is hanging over Mr Lehrmann's head and Channel Seven's head in terms of costs, so why wouldn't they appeal having come this far?" Mr Whealy, the chair of the Centre for …

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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 …

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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 …

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Five key takeways from Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson in Federal Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Five key takeways from Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson in Federal Court

ABC  

In the three years since Brittany Higgins first alleged she had been raped at a ministerial office at Parliament House in Canberra, the collateral damage has been unprecedented. Justice Lee said he believed Mr Lehrmann was "hell-bent on having sex" with Ms Higgins. In his judgment Justice Michael Lee said he was "satisfied" Bruce Lehrmann provided the Spotlight program access …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

ABC  

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 …

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How the botched hire of a top cop's media chief unexpectedly collided with Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How the botched hire of a top cop's media chief unexpectedly collided with Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case

ABC  

The defamation case between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten has for months covered serious allegations centring on an alleged sexual assault in federal parliament, issues of witness credibility and media ethics. Mr Lehrmann's barrister Matthew Richardson SC questioned whether the new information – in the form of four affidavits from Seven producer Taylor Auerbach – was sufficient to justify delaying …

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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 …

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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

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 …

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The fallout from Bruce Lehrmann's interview with Spotlight risks what remains of Network Seven's reputation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The fallout from Bruce Lehrmann's interview with Spotlight risks what remains of Network Seven's reputation

ABC  

In short: The Seven Network is dealing with a mounting reputational crisis in the wake of fresh allegations about how it secured its exclusive interview with former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. The fallout from Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten in the wake of new allegations about how Channel Seven's Spotlight program secured its exclusive interview with him is …

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Invoice allegedly sent to Seven Network from Bruce Lehrmann for drugs, sex workers presented to court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Invoice allegedly sent to Seven Network from Bruce Lehrmann for drugs, sex workers presented to court

ABC  

In short: Lawyers for Network Ten have presented an invoice purportedly from Bruce Lehrmann to the Seven Network for drugs and the payment of sex workers. The invoice is part of the evidence given by former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach in Mr Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. Network Ten has alleged the Seven Network paid …

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Questions over single document detailing Seven Network's discussions with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of Spotlight interview
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Questions over single document detailing Seven Network's discussions with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of Spotlight interview

ABC  

In short: Lawyers for the Seven Network have produced a "confined number of documents" in response to allegations about their pursuit of Bruce Lehrmann for an interview on the Spotlight Program. Lawyers for the Seven Network have produced a "confined number of documents" in response to allegations about their pursuit of Bruce Lehrmann for an interview on the Spotlight Program. …

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Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach tells Federal Court network paid for sex workers and illicit drugs for Bruce Lehrmann
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach tells Federal Court network paid for sex workers and illicit drugs for Bruce Lehrmann

ABC  

In short: Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten hears allegations that the Seven Network paid for illicit drugs and sex workers for Mr Lehrmann in order to secure an exclusive interview. Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten hears allegations that the Seven Network paid for illicit drugs and sex workers for Mr Lehrmann in order to secure an …

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How the Seven Network became embroiled in defamation action between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How the Seven Network became embroiled in defamation action between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten

ABC  

Television news and current affairs in Australia has traditionally been a competitive pursuit. Evidence of Mr Lehrmann's 'wilful dishonesty': Network Ten lawyers Network Ten lawyer Matthew Collins told the court Mr Auerbach's evidence, if accepted, "discloses wilful dishonesty". With the finish line in sight, the Federal Court has provided another twist in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten after …

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