Senator Linda Reynolds wants Brittany Higgins to pay the cost of her medical bills, claiming the “intense questioning” she faced in the wake of allegations her former staffer was raped in Parliament House exacerbated a previously undiagnosed cardiac condition. The Western Australian Senator has claimed in documents filed in herContinue Reading
Brittany Higgins’ husband David Sharaz has slammed critics as “vile” for seemingly mocking his pregnant wife after she revealed she plans to sell their family home in France to pay for mounting legal costs. Outspoken television commentator Prue MacSween took to social media on Monday after Ms Higgins made theContinue Reading
Brittany Higgins has broken her silence on the long running legal dispute with her former boss Senator Linda Reynolds after court documents about the defamation suit were made public. The senator is suing the former Liberal staffer for defamation, with Senator Reynolds claiming her reputation was damaged in multiple socialContinue Reading
Brittany Higgins’ legal team has dropped objections to media outlets accessing Linda Reynolds’ explosive statement of claim in her defamation case, but urged the media to properly report Ms Higgins’ defence to avoid one-sided and “selective reporting” in the matter. The WA Supreme Court has declined initial requests from news.com.auContinue Reading
A major defamation trial between Brittany Higgins and her former boss Senator Linda Reynolds has finally been given a start date of August 2. Legal teams representing Ms Higgins and the senator met for another directions hearing in the WA Supreme Court on Wednesday to set a start date forContinue Reading
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to be called up as a witness for Senator Linda Reynolds as she fights to clear her name in a looming defamation trial against former staffer Brittany Higgins. The matter was back in the WA Supreme Court on Tuesday for a directions hearingContinue Reading
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten had a personal speechwriter on a reported $300,000 a year contract for two years, a senate estimates hearing has been told. The committee heard an “experienced” and “versatile” communications professional was awarded a $300,000 contract for a year by government agency Services Australia to writeContinue Reading
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins will marry David Sharaz at one of Australia’s most exclusive and elegant wedding venues. The couple are expected to tie the knot at the stunning The Valley Estate venue at Currumbin Water, about 25km south of the Gold Coast on Saturday. The pair, who haveContinue Reading
Bruce Lehrmann will appeal the Federal Court finding that he raped Brittany Higgins. News.com.au has confirmed Mr Lehrmann has lodged an appeal today with the Federal Court. The documents have not yet been served on Channel 10 and Lisa Wilkinson. Ms Higgins, who has moved to France, is currently inContinue Reading
High-profile television personality Lisa Wilkinson is seeking $1.8 million from employer Network 10 for legal costs incurred during Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation lawsuit, a court has heard. Justice Michael Lee earlier this year dismissed Lehrmann’s high-profile lawsuit against Ms Wilkinson and Network 10 over Brittany Higgins’ comments that she wasContinue Reading