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David Rolph

Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue? A media law expert explains

Charges against Bruce Lehrmann were dropped, and the trial abandoned in December. Photo: Getty

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists regarding reporting about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations.

Lehrmann has always maintained his innocence, and no finding has been made against him.

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