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The Latest Breaking News from Bruce Lehrmann

Judge used ‘arguably archaic’ definition of consent in Lehrmann defamation case, Wilkinson argues

Journalist argues that Justice Michael Lee should have found an ‘intentional rape’ had taken place

The Guardian - AU

Former judge's corrupt conduct appeal hits snag

Former senior judge Walter Sofronoff's bid to shed a corrupt conduct finding over his handling of a Bruce Lehrmann inquiry could be tossed out before it begins.

AAP

Ex-defence minister pleads not to abandon Ukraine

Retiring Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has used her final speech in parliament to draw a line in the sand over support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.

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Taylor Auerbach sues Seven over alleged comments made after his evidence in Bruce Lehrmann case

Sources told Guardian Australia the legal action filed on Friday emanates from Seven’s public statements about its former employee

The Guardian - AU

Producer in Bruce Lehrmann TV tell-all sues Seven

Seven has been accused of defamation by an ex-producer who helped sweeten the deal with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of a tell-all interview responding to rape claims.

AAP

Justice Lee finally exits Lehrmann proceedings as Wilkinson fails in last-ditch costs claim

Federal court justice says now hopefully ‘some element of common sense can break out’ after end to long-running case. Plus: AFL viewers cop an eyeful

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff to challenge finding he engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’

Lawyers for former judge say he has filed application with federal court disputing lawfulness of ACT Integrity Commission report

The Guardian - AU

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Afternoon Update: Lehrmann inquiry head’s ‘corrupt conduct’; chilling footage of Sydney school murderer; and stranded astronauts return home

Investigation probed whether Walter Sofronoff acted corruptly by leaking his final report on the Lehrmann trial to select journalists

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’, review finds

Investigation by ACT Integrity Commission finds Sofronoff’s disclosure of confidential material to journalists amounted to corrupt conduct

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann switches solicitor ahead of rape trial

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has changed his legal defence team ahead of a trial for allegedly raping a woman in October 2021.

AAP

Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Veteran broadcaster Lisa Wilkinson is challenging a finding that she acted improperly when making a trial-delaying speech about Brittany Higgins' alleged rape.

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Bruce Lehrmann appeals against federal court finding he raped Brittany Higgins

Former Liberal staffer says sexual assault described by judge ‘substantially inconsistent’ with violent rape portrayed on The Project

The Guardian - AU

Lisa Wilkinson challenges finding she acted unreasonably in broadcasting Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation

Justice Michael Lee found the journalist, along with her then employer Network Ten, didn’t establish qualified privilege defence

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Baby joy for former federal staffer Brittany Higgins

Former federal staffer Brittany Higgins has announced the birth of her first child with husband David Sharaz.

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Ten to pay Lisa Wilkinson $1.1m in Lehrmann legal costs

Network Ten has agreed to pay star journalist Lisa Wilkinson more than $1.1 million to cover her legal costs of defending a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann.

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Bruce Lehrmann Back In Court Over Allegations He Stole A Toyota Prado

Bruce Lehrmann is facing charges for allegedly stealing a car in Tasmania last year.

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Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive

Ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has appeared in court after being accused of stealing a Toyota Prado.

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Man Jailed For Death Threats To Brittany Higgins, Husband & Pet Dog: ‘Awful Human’

The 51-year-old had an extensive history of sending hateful, homophobic, racist and misogynist messages online.

The Guardian - AU

Would you advise a loved one to report a sexual assault? It’s a question that exposes a failing justice system

In the lead-up to the report of an Australian government review into justice responses to sexual violence, our series asks why the system retraumatises victims and delivers poor outcomes

AAP

Lehrmann to seek trial without jury on rape allegations

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will seek a judge-alone trial, which is granted for complex cases or when there has been significant publicity.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann seeks judge-only trial for Toowoomba rape charges

Former Liberal staffer has been indicted over alleged rape in Queensland city in October 2021 and is yet to enter a plea

AAP

Ten and Wilkinson urged to resolve Lehrmann costs spat

The judge who dealt Bruce Lehrmann's defamation blow has lost his wish to wrap Ten and Lisa Wilkinson's dispute about legal costs of the case before Christmas.

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2024 WRAPPED: The Biggest, Best & Most Bonkers Stories Of The Year

From the Eras Tour to Reesa Teesa to the rat boy phenomenon, it’s been a big year.

The Conversation

Friday essay: ‘rape is civil war’ – the unfinished business of #MeToo opens radical conversations about consent

Almost from the moment #MeToo burst into public consciousness back in 2017, commentators have looked for signs that it’s over. But in 2024, it’s big news yet again. A man who has bragged about sexual assault, and has been found liable for sexual abuse by a jury, has just been…

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