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Bruce Lehrmann accuses the ABC of broadcasting Brittany Higgins’ NPC address with ‘prejudice’

The former Liberal Party staffer alleges the ABC was ‘recklessly indifferent’ to the possibility it would prejudice a Supreme Court trial against him.

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Bruce Lehrmann says ABC acted maliciously by showing Brittany Higgins speech, court documents show

Former political staffer suing national broadcaster over a February 2022 joint address by Higgins and Grace Tame at the National Press Club

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

In first TV interview since accusations, former political staffer says he’s ‘not ruling out’ defamation action against former colleague

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Spotlight on Bruce Lehrmann

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has not ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over her rape claim, and Defence Minister Richard Marles says the government is working hard on the complex issue of compensation for victims of alleged war crimes.

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Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he may still sue Brittany Higgins personally for defamation, in his first television interview since she accused him of raping her at Parliament House in 2019.

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Bruce Lehrmann says his world exploded after Brittany Higgins allegations

Bruce Lehrmann has broken his silence after being accused of raping Brittany Higgins, saying it was like a "nuclear bomb going off".

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Lehrmann inquiry exposes delicate balance of justice

After 13 days of public hearings, an inquiry is about to consider what went wrong during Canberra's biggest trial in years.

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Kerry Stokes’ gamble on Ben Roberts-Smith backfires as Seven bets on Bruce Lehrmann

The former Coalition staffer, who denies claims by Brittany Higgins, will appear on Seven’s Spotlight program on Sunday to tell ‘his side of the story’. Plus: Crikey celebrates a legal win

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Lehrmann inquiry head could outline any adverse findings against individuals and institutions within days

An inquiry investigating how the ACT criminal justice system handled Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations has likely finished hearing evidence

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Victims of Crime Commissioner tells Bruce Lehrmann inquiry it was her duty to support Brittany Higgins

ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates says walking into court with the alleged victim during Bruce Lehrmann's trial was one of her statutory duties.

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Higgins’ support person fronts Lehrmann inquiry

Tensions between the right to the presumption of innocence and support for someone who purports to be a victim of crime are under the microscope at an

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Bail continues for man accused of making Instagram death threat against Brittany Higgins

A man accused of using Instagram to threaten Brittany Higgins and her fiance has had his bail continued.

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‘Nothing is off limits’: Bruce Lehrmann’s bombshell interview

The Seven Network has sparked controversy, revealing it has secured the first interview with controversial Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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Man told by court to stay away from Brittany Higgins

A man who has appeared in a NSW court charged with making threats on social media is banned from having contact with Brittany Higgins.

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Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp

News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.

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Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation action against News Life Media

The Federal Court reveals the defamation action of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann against the News Corp media organisation has ended.

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Bruce Lehrmann drops defamation case and settles with News Corp over Brittany Higgins reports

The two parties reportedly settled with News Corp saying it had not paid any damages and the articles in dispute would remain online

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Race to the bottom

Focusing on race in the Voice to Parliament debate is ‘dangerous’ and will embolden racists, Australia’s race discrimination commissioner says, and a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook Melbourne’s CBD late last night.

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Top cop’s ‘interference’ call in Lehrmann case

An Australian Federal Police commander says he did not mean to imply there was "political interference" in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

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Bruce Lehrmann inquiry: Senior officer held serious concerns about perceptions of collusion with defence

AFP acting assistant commissioner tells inquiry she was concerned police and defence counsel interactions were feeding ‘conspiratorial ideas of collusion’

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Senior cop fronts inquiry on Higgins case file error

A police error which saw former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' counselling notes being provided to the defence team is to be examined

AAP

Lehrmann prosecutor 'blurred lines' for police: inquiry

An independent inquiry into how the justice system handled Brittany Higgins' rape allegations is examining why police are confused on when to charge a suspect.

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Top ACT police investigator was concerned by 'perceptions' officers were colluding with Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers

Commander Joanne Cameron tells an ACT board of inquiry that she warned her officers not to contact Mr Lehrmann's lawyers during his trial.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann investigation team confused about legal test to charge suspect, inquiry told

Emma Frizzell, a senior constable with the Australian federal police, told an inquiry she realised over the past few weeks she was wrong about what was needed to charge a suspect

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Police confused about charges test: Lehrmann inquiry

An officer who investigated ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations conceded her understanding of the test to charge a suspect was incorrect.

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