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Brittany Higgins defends 'unwavering' account of rape

Lawyers for Brittany Higgins have argued changes to her account of being raped could have been caused by trauma and cannot be used to attack her credibility.

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Trans man bullied further after X shares takedown notice over alleged hate speech

Watchdog said post was found to mock his gender identity and equated transgender identity with a psychiatric condition

The Guardian - AU

‘I’ve got the yarn’: Taylor Auerbach cautioned over spending as he courted Bruce Lehrmann, texts reveal

Fellow Spotlight producer told Auerbach he found it ‘bizarre’ he was taking Lehrmann to dinner every night

The Guardian - AU

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Australian Defamation Trial Reopened With Startling Allegations

Australian judge reopens high-profile defamation trial involving alleged rapist and media company, revealing sordid tactics used to secure an interview.

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Lehrmann defamation decision possibly within the week

Allegations Bruce Lehrmann leaked confidential text messages to the media and was reimbursed for drugs and sex workers, could help decide his defamation claim.

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'She's lying': texts reveal Seven producer's commentary on Lehrmann rape trial

New documents shine light on defamation case's surprise star witness.

The Canberra Times

Sex, drugs and a perverse universe: the ‘sordid’ defamation trial gripping Australia

Federal court defamation trial involving rival television networks has attracted tens of thousands of viewers as it hears allegations of drug use and payment for sex workers

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Bruce Lehrmann discussed $200,000 payment for controversial Spotlight interview, defamation trial told

Justice Michael Lee adjourned the court after former Seven Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach spent two days on the stand

The Guardian - AU

With all the excitement of the Auerbach hearing, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s going on

The implied Harman undertaking is on everybody’s lips. What does it mean for Lehrmann’s defamation action against Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten?

The Guardian - AU

'Big swinging d--ks', Wolf of Wall Street party and Barr staffers

Excerpts from Brittany Higgins' unpublished book revealed in court.

The Canberra Times

Surprise twist after inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution

Corruption allegations have been made against the former chair of an inquiry tasked with investigating the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial day 23 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann's 'integrity' challenged in defamation stoush

Allegations levelled in court against Bruce Lehrmann by a former TV producer call into question his honesty and integrity, a lawyer for Network Ten claims.

AAP

Lehrmann proceedings day 22 – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

Why Justice Lee had to let Ten reopen its defamation defence case

There are two main reasons the judge delayed his decision.

AAP

Cocaine and sex worker allegations levelled at Lehrmann

A former Seven producer alleges he witnessed Bruce Lehrmann buying cocaine and attempting to order sex workers while he was courted for an interview.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann defamation case: How little-known television producer Taylor Auerbach became the star witness

Former Spotlight producer, 32, burst into the high-profile case last month before its final act, delaying the verdict and potentially changing the outcome

AAP

Lehrmann case to reopen to test drugs and other claims

Untested allegations that Seven Network reimbursed Bruce Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers will be examined by the judge who will decide his defamation case.

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Higgins, Sharaz 'planned' political attack, court told

Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation claims against her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins and now-fiance David Sharaz have edged closer to going to trial in Perth.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: Channel Seven reimbursed Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers, court affidavit alleges

Producer claims network was also billed for thousands in accommodation and dining expenses. Seven denies former staff member’s claims

The Canberra Times

Lehrmann decision delayed with Ten set to present fresh evidence

Ten wins bid to reopen defence case 48 hours before judgment.

AAP

Ten wins 'exceptional bid' to reopen Lehrmann case

Judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's lawsuit against Network Ten has been delayed after an extraordinary bid to introduce new evidence at the eleventh hour.

The Guardian - AU

Network Ten wants to present ‘fresh evidence’ in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. Here’s what to expect

Federal court judgment scheduled for Thursday could be delayed if trial is reopened

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: Network Ten asks to reopen its defence, citing ‘fresh evidence’

Justice Michael Lee will hear an urgent application from Network Ten at 5pm on Tuesday

AAP

Fresh evidence application ahead of Lehrmann judgment

Network Ten has lodged an application to reopen the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case, citing fresh evidence days before the judgment is due to be handed down.

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