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'Rough and forceful' rape did not happen, says Lehrmann

Bruce Lehrmann has again denied sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins as she was unconscious or semi-conscious on a federal minister's couch.

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Former Liberal staffer’s defamation lawsuit against Network Ten in its second day

The Guardian - AU

'Eject': Lehrmann booted by friends after rape claims

Bruce Lehrmann was dumped from group chats in the aftermath of an interview featuring Brittany Higgins' rape allegations, a court has heard.

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Lies, whisky and an after-hours visit: Bruce Lehrmann admits he didn’t tell police truth during defamation trial cross examination

Former Liberal staffer also tells defamation trial that he didn’t tell Brittany Higgins he was leaving office because he ‘wasn’t even sure she was still there’

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann explains multiple lies excusing late-night parliament visit

He also admitted giving 'mistaken' evidence to ACT police.

The Canberra Times

'Absolutely not': Lehrmann denies Higgins rape

Bruce Lehrmann has vehemently denied raping Brittany Higgins in a Parliament House ministerial office, instead claiming it was an "innocuous night".

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'Defriended': Lehrmann 'booted out' of group chats after allegations aired

The man told a court he 'became severely isolated'.

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Bruce Lehrmann says he became ‘severely isolated’ after Brittany Higgins interview as he speaks in court for first time

Barrister Matthew Richardson says former Liberal staffer has been ‘publicly maligned’ as one of the ‘more revolting predators’ in country’s recent history

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann 'publicly maligned' as 'the most prominent rapist', court told

Ten 'canonised' Higgins as the 'epitome of truthfulness': barrister.

Newcastle Herald

Bruce Lehrmann’s Lawyers Say The Project ‘Utterly Destroyed’ Him In Day 1 Of Defamation Trial

“Our client comes here seeking vindication for the defamation that has utterly destroyed him. He comes here for justice."

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Network Ten 'utterly destroyed' Lehrmann's reputation

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he was sent into a "deep spiral" mentally because of a defamatory report by The Project on Brittany Higgins' rape claims.

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Wilkinson's legal spat with Ten to be heard 'promptly'

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson's civil action against Network Ten over legal fees relating to a high-profile defamation case will be fast-tracked.

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Date set for Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins mediation

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds and former political staffer Brittany Higgins and her partner will meet face-to-face for mediation over their defamation cases.

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Wilkinson bill for top silk at the heart of legal spat

There is no evidence TV star Lisa Wilkinson is unable to afford to pay the $700,000-plus bill for her own defamation lawyers, Network 10 argues.

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Rape-accused Lehrmann given weeks to review police data

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's charges have been heard for first time since the Queensland Supreme Court ruled that he could be publicly identified.

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Brittany Higgins Issues Statement After Bruce Lehrmann Named As High Profile Man In QLD Rape Case

Brittany Higgins took to her Instagram Stories to make a statement.

The Conversation

Does Australia need dedicated sexual assault courts?

Victim/survivors of sexual assault have always faced an uphill battle in their pursuit of justice.

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Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with rape

Bruce Lehrmann, a former federal coalition government ministerial staffer, can now be identified as a previously unnamed man facing rape charges in Queensland.

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The Guardian - AU

How Bruce Lehrmann’s media interviews cost him his anonymity in Toowoomba rape case

The ‘high-profile man’ has been identified after TV appearances about the Brittany Higgins case came back to burn him

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with Toowoomba rape

Changes to Queensland law allow for naming of Lehrmann, who was thrust into national spotlight after being accused of raping Brittany Higgins, a claim he strenuously denied

The Guardian - AU

Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten take ‘cooperative approach’ to defence of Bruce Lehrmann defamation claim

Wilkinson is suing Network Ten in another court in dispute over more than $700,000 in legal costs in Lehrmann case

The Canberra Times

Judge 'not sure why' Wilkinson action in separate court than Lehrmann suits

The TV personality is suing Ten for more than $720K in legal costs.

AAP

Wilkinson sues Ten for Lehrmann defamation suit costs

TV presenter Lisa Wilkinson claims Network Ten has refused to pay her legal bill of over $723,000 as she defends a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann.

The Guardian - AU

Lisa Wilkinson sues Network 10 over legal bills for Bruce Lehrmann defamation suit

The media identity is seeking more than $700,000 from her employer, claiming they reneged on an agreement to cover her legal costs in Lehrmann’s defamation case

The Canberra Times

Concern over inquiry's document handling as Sofronoff used personal email

No documents show how Walter Sofronoff provided a copy of the report to journalists.

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