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Aleksandra Bliszczyk

Brittany Higgins’ Lawyers Will File Lawsuits For $3M In Compensation From Fmr Liberal Ministers

Lawyers for Brittany Higgins will launch lawsuits against former Liberal ministers and Higgins’ former employers Linda Reynolds
Michaelia CashBruce LehrmannDocuments described to The Ageentire jury dischargedShane Drumgoldannounced on Friday morning that the charges against Lehrmann would be dropped“Whilst the pursuit of justice is essential for both my office and for the community in general, the safety of a complainant in a sexual assault matter must be paramount,” he said.“In light of the compelling independent medical opinion and balancing all factors, I have made the difficult decision that it is no longer in the public interest to pursue a prosecution at the risk of the complainant’s life.”Ms Higgins has faced a level of personal attack that I have not seen in over 20 years of doing this work. She has done so with bravery, grace and dignity and it is my hope that this will now stop and Ms Higgins will be allowed to heal.”published a statement on social media

“He [Lehrmann] hasn’t had to be publicly accountable — for his actions or any part of his story,” Higgins wrote.

“This is the reality of how complainants in sexual assault cases are treated.”

reportedlyHelp is available.If you require immediate assistance, please call 000.If you’d like to speak to someone about sexual violence, please call the 1800 Respect hotline on 1800 737 732 or chat online.Under 25? You can reach Kids Helplineat 1800 55 1800 or chat online.

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