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Liar, rapist: Ten 'vindicated' in Lehrmann verdict

Bruce Lehrmann was so hell-bent on having sex with Brittany Higgins in Parliament House that he was indifferent to her consent and raped her, a judge has found.

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Bruce Lehrmann case sends Seven, Nine and Ten into internecine TV warfare

The spats continue among Australia’s media outlets in the wake of the all-consuming defamation case

The Guardian - AU

Making cents of Lehrmann's 'unprecedented' lawsuit

The lawsuit Bruce Lehrmann brought over a Network Ten broadcast took on a life of its own, and the only certainty is people will be tuning into the decision.

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Liability, imputations and truth: what the judge will consider in his Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial verdict

Justice Michael Lee will rule, on the balance of probabilities, whether Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins. Here are the steps he must take to make that verdict

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: judge to hand down verdict on Monday

Federal court announces a new date for the decision after original date delayed by fresh evidence

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann defamation decision possibly within the week

Allegations Bruce Lehrmann leaked confidential text messages to the media and was reimbursed for drugs and sex workers, could help decide his defamation claim.

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Sex, drugs and a perverse universe: the ‘sordid’ defamation trial gripping Australia

Federal court defamation trial involving rival television networks has attracted tens of thousands of viewers as it hears allegations of drug use and payment for sex workers

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Bruce Lehrmann discussed $200,000 payment for controversial Spotlight interview, defamation trial told

Justice Michael Lee adjourned the court after former Seven Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach spent two days on the stand

The Guardian - AU

Why Justice Lee had to let Ten reopen its defamation defence case

There are two main reasons the judge delayed his decision.

The Canberra Times

Cocaine and sex worker allegations levelled at Lehrmann

A former Seven producer alleges he witnessed Bruce Lehrmann buying cocaine and attempting to order sex workers while he was courted for an interview.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann defamation case: How little-known television producer Taylor Auerbach became the star witness

Former Spotlight producer, 32, burst into the high-profile case last month before its final act, delaying the verdict and potentially changing the outcome

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann case to reopen to test drugs and other claims

Untested allegations that Seven Network reimbursed Bruce Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers will be examined by the judge who will decide his defamation case.

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Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: Channel Seven reimbursed Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers, court affidavit alleges

Producer claims network was also billed for thousands in accommodation and dining expenses. Seven denies former staff member’s claims

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann decision delayed with Ten set to present fresh evidence

Ten wins bid to reopen defence case 48 hours before judgment.

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Channel Ten wins bid to present fresh evidence in Lehrmann defamation case

Justice Michael Lee has reopened high-profile case to allow fresh evidence from former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach

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Ten wins 'exceptional bid' to reopen Lehrmann case

Judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's lawsuit against Network Ten has been delayed after an extraordinary bid to introduce new evidence at the eleventh hour.

The Guardian - AU

Network Ten wants to present ‘fresh evidence’ in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. Here’s what to expect

Federal court judgment scheduled for Thursday could be delayed if trial is reopened

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Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: Network Ten asks to reopen its defence, citing ‘fresh evidence’

Justice Michael Lee will hear an urgent application from Network Ten at 5pm on Tuesday

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Fresh evidence application ahead of Lehrmann judgment

Network Ten has lodged an application to reopen the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case, citing fresh evidence days before the judgment is due to be handed down.

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Villain or vindicated: judgment looms for Lehrmann

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will soon learn if his defamation case over an interview with Brittany Higgins on 10's The Project has been successful.

The Canberra Times

ACT principals cop highest rates of violence in the country, survey shows

'Please don't think we can sustain this forever'.

The Guardian - AU

Almost 1,700 illegally sacked Qantas workers would have been retrenched following year, court hears

Former chief executive says there would have been strong commercial reasons in ‘the context of the pandemic’ for choosing to outsource the roles

The Canberra Times

Date set for Lehrmann defamation trial decision

The former Liberal staffer is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.

The Guardian - AU

A rape allegation and a media storm: a timeline of how the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case unfolded

Here’s what has happened so far in the former Liberal staffer’s case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson

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