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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Christopher Knaus

Bruce Lehrmann to argue defamation proceedings delayed by legal advice, mental health and court case

Bruce Lehrmann Lisa Wilkinson Samantha Maiden Steven Whybrow Mental Health Network Ten News Corp Brittany Higgins Matw Collins Michael Lee
Composite of Lisa Wilkinson (Left) and Bruce Lehrmann (Right)
Lisa Wilkinson (Left) and Bruce Lehrmann (Right). Lehrmann alleges he was defamed in stories reporting Brittany Higgins’ allegations. Composite: Speed Media/REX/Shutterstock / AAP

Bruce Lehrmann will argue he was delayed in launching defamation proceedings against Network Ten and News Corp because of his mental health, the high-profile criminal case against him and due to prior legal advice, a court has heard.

Lehrmann is suing the two media outlets and reporters Lisa Wilkinson and Samantha Maiden in the federal court, alleging he was defamed in stories reporting Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape in February 2021.

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