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Bruce Lehrmann loses appeal in defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson

The Guardian•Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:22:20 PM
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Bruce Lehrmann loses appeal in defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson
  • Bruce Lehrmann has lost his appeal in a defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson, following a federal court ruling that found he raped colleague Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities. Justice Michael Wigney upheld the original judgement, which has significant implications for Lehrmann's public image and legal standing.
  • This ruling reinforces the court's previous findings regarding the allegations against Lehrmann, potentially impacting his future opportunities and the broader discourse surrounding sexual assault cases in Australia, particularly in the political sphere.
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Australia news live: Lehrmann loses appeal in defamation fight as court makes new finding he was aware of Brittany Higgins’ lack of consent
The Guardian2 hours ago
Australia news live: Lehrmann loses appeal in defamation fight as court makes new finding he was aware of Brittany Higgins’ lack of consent
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Bruce Lehrmann has lost his appeal in a defamation case, with a court ruling that he was aware of Brittany Higgins' lack of consent during their encounter. The judge stated that this finding reflects the only reasonable inference based on the observable facts known to Lehrmann at the time. This decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the allegations made by Higgins.
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