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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Cait Kelly

‘Simply didn’t happen’: Bruce Lehrmann insists he did not rape Brittany Higgins

‘Beware the man who’s got nothing to lose:’ Bruce Lehrmann told the Seven Network’s Spotlight program in his first TV interview since Brittany Higgins’ accusation came to light.
‘Beware the man who’s got nothing to lose:’ Bruce Lehrmann told the Seven Network’s Spotlight program in his first TV interview since Brittany Higgins’ accusation came to light. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has insisted he did not rape fellow staffer Brittany Higgins and says he has not ruled out suing her.

Speaking to the Seven Network’s Spotlight program in his first TV interview since the accusation came to light, Lehrmann offered his version of events, saying the assault “simply didn’t happen”.

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