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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Christopher Knaus

Bruce Lehrmann drops defamation case and settles with News Corp over Brittany Higgins reports

Bruce Lehrmann has discontinued his defamation action against News Corp over its reporting of Brittney Higgins’ rape allegations, which he denies.
Bruce Lehrmann has discontinued his defamation action against News Corp over its reporting of Brittney Higgins’ rape allegations, which he denies. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Bruce Lehrmann has discontinued defamation proceedings against News Corp over its initial reporting of Brittany Higgins’ allegations after he settled with the media company.

News.com.au said in a statement that the settlement involved the payment of a portion of Lehrmann’s legal costs only.

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