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The Guardian - AU
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Amanda Meade

Bettina Arndt passed hat around for accommodation, cash and new friends for Bruce Lehrmann

Bruce Lehrmann
Bettina Arndt admits seeking funds for Bruce Lehrmann, pictured, but says she has not contributed towards legal costs. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers this week revealed the former Liberal staffer did not have a secret financial backer and that they worked on a no win, no fee basis.

But there is someone who has been vocal in her bid to raise funds for Lehrmann who she claims is a victim who has “suffered immense, likely lifelong damage to his reputation”. It is so-called men’s rights activist Bettina Arndt, who has written a book titled #MenToo.

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