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Bruce Lehrmann files defamation claim against the ABC over National Press Club address involving Brittany Higgins

The Federal Court is considering whether it will hear Bruce Lehrmann's claims. (AAP Image: Jeremy Piper)

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has accused the ABC of "an apparent contemptuous attempt to prejudice the jury" in his trial over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

In a defamation case lodged with the Federal Court, Mr Lehrmann has taken specific aim at the ABC's broadcast of a National Press Club address in February 2022, which featured Ms Higgins and former Australian of the Year Grace Tame.

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