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Ten flags ‘graphic and distressing’ evidence as Brittany Higgins takes stand in defamation case
Defamation 2023-11-28 10:20 pm By Sam Matthews

Network Ten has foreshadowed ā€œgraphic and distressingā€ evidence from Brittany Higgins, the first of many witnesses that will be called by the broadcaster, including an expert lip reader and toxicologist.

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Seven Network has been paying Bruce Lehrmann’s rent, court hears
Defamation 2023-11-28 3:16 pm By Sam Matthews

Kerry Stokes’ Seven Network has agreed to pay former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s rent for 12 months, a court has heard.

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Ben Roberts-Smith hit with indemnity costs for failed defamation case
Defamation 2023-11-28 5:30 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Ben Roberts-Smith has been hit with indemnity costs for his failed defamation case over articles accusing him of war crimes, with a judge agreeing with the publishers that the former SAS corporal knew the allegations were substantially true.

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Bruce Lehrmann lied to former defence minister Linda Reynolds, trial hears
Defamation 2023-11-27 10:36 pm By Sam Matthews

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has admitted to lying to defence minister Linda Reynolds and in a TV interview aired by Channel 7, on the fourth day of his defamation trial against Network Ten.

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Bruce Lehrmann admits he bought Brittany Higgins drinks on night of alleged rape
Trials 2023-11-24 2:09 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has walked back evidence in his defamation trial that he did not buy Brittany Higgins any alcoholic drinks on the night he allegedly raped her, saying he ā€œmust have been confusedā€.

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Bruce Lehrmann admits he gave false evidence to AFP
Trials 2023-11-23 2:04 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann has admitted during cross-examination in his defamation trial against Network Ten that he gave false evidence in an interview with the Australian Federal Police, which he relied on during a criminal trial last year.

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Bruce Lehrmann went into ā€˜deep spiralā€™ after The Project interview aired, court told
Defamation 2023-11-22 9:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Giving testimony during the first day of trial in his case against Network Ten, Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann said he suffered significant mental health struggles after the broadcaster aired allegations he raped fellow staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.

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Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case against ABC
Defamation 2023-11-22 10:42 am By Cindy Cameronne

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has settled his defamation case against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation over coverage of the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins on the first day of trial, with proceedings to continue against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson.Ā 

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Lisa Wilkinson sues Ten for costs of defending Bruce Lehrmann suit
Defamation 2023-10-19 11:24 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Television presenter Lisa Wilkinson has reportedly taken Network Ten to court, arguing her employer has reneged on a promise to cover her costs in defending defamation proceedings by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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Ben Roberts-Smith to pay $1M in security in defamation appeal
Appeals 2023-10-10 10:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Former SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith has been ordered pay $910,000 in security for costs as he appeals a defamation ruling that found he committed murder in Afghanistan and was not a reliable witness.Ā 

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