The Latest Breaking News from Brittany Higgins

ABC sued over Higgins and Tame address to Press Club

Court documents show Bruce Lehrmann is suing the ABC over its broadcast of a National Press Club joint address by Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame.

The New Daily · Apr 6, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann alleges ABC YouTube clip of Higgins speech was ‘attempt to prejudice jury’

The former Liberal staffer alleges in court documents that the ABC broadcast of the National Press Club address defamed him by suggesting he raped Brittany Higgins, which he denies

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann files defamation claim against the ABC over National Press Club address involving Brittany Higgins

The former Liberal staffer is already suing Network Ten and News Life Media, arguing their stories in 2021 identified him as Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist. Mr Lehrmann maintains his innocence and there are no findings against him.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

'I can't do it': Lehrmann inquiry boss laments trouble obtaining 'crucial' documents

Walter Sofronoff KC says he must have the material police and prosecutors had if he is to examine their conduct.

The Canberra Times · Mar 30, 2023

Evidence recorded in courtrooms will be allowed in retrials

Shane Rattenbury has agreed to recommendations made by a committee.

The Canberra Times · Mar 29, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann 'received anonymous threatening emails'

In the days before he was publicly alleged to have raped Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann says he received anonymous, threatening emails from a strange address.

AAP · Mar 24, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann told employer he didn't think initial reporting of Brittany Higgins's rape allegations referred to him, court documents show

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann expressed shock when his then-employer told him that he was the person accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Mr Lehrmann says he is innocent and there have been no findings against him.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann told employer ‘false allegations’ had not hurt his ability to lobby effectively, documents show

List of ‘friendly’ journalists and other media personalities Lehrmann was ‘outraged’ at also among evidence submitted to the court

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2023

'Coming for you': Lehrmann threatened in email before Higgins went public

The anonymous email was sent on the night Grace Tame was named the 2021 Australian of the Year.

The Canberra Times · Mar 24, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann unreasonably waited to file his defamation cases over reports on rape claims by Brittany Higgins, a judge has heard.

The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023