Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach claims in text messages sent to his boss during Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal rape trial that the former Liberal staffer’s public relations guru John Macgowan wanted to strike a $200,000 TV deal with Channel 7 while the jury was still out. Documents published by the Federal CourtContinue Reading
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has received $90,000 and a formal apology after being accused of “disturbing conduct” by the territory’s former top prosecutor during Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial. The ACT government has agreed to pay $90,000 to Senator Reynolds, including $70,000 in damages and $20,000 in legal fees, after sheContinue Reading
An Australian Federal Police officer and a rape crisis counsellor are expected to give evidence in Sydney’s Federal Court on Friday as Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson fight defamation claims over their coverage of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation. Bruce Lehrmann has launched proceedings in the Federal Court against the networkContinue Reading
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has taken the witness stand in his defamation trial against Lisa Wilkinson after his lawyers accused Channel Ten of spreading “poison” and painting him as a “revolting predator”. This is the first time Mr Lehrmann has been cross-examined on Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation after theyContinue Reading
Bruce Lehrmann may be required to face cross-examination in a fortnight to explain why he did not commence defamation proceedings against Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten within the standard 12-month period. The federal court is scheduled to convene on March 16th for a preliminary hearing in Mr Lehrmann‘s defamation case.Continue Reading
Lisa Wilkinson claims police were concerned there was a cover-up at Parliament House and is using defences of truth and qualified privilege to defend claims of defamation brought by Bruce Lehrmann. She will seek to prove the former political staffer sexually assaulted his then colleague Brittany Higgins, court documents show.Continue Reading
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have finally settled their defamation claims against each other, ending their years-long battle in the courts. The warring former couple agreed to end their legal feud, with Heard’s insurance company paying Depp $1 million ($1.5 million AUD) to end the case. Heard, however, will beContinue Reading