Lehrmann's Appeal Rejected in Higgins Rape Case
Update: 2025-12-03
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Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmanns appeal to overturn a court ruling that he likely raped his colleague, Brittany Higgins, has been dismissed. This decision upholds the original finding that Ms. Higgins claims of rape in 2019 were established on the balance of probabilities. Lehrmann had sued Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over an interview with Ms. Higgins. The Full Court of the Federal Court dismissed his appeal, finding that the primary judge did not err in any of the ways Lehrmanns legal team alleged. Lehrmann, who is facing financial difficulties, could be liable for two million dollars in damages to Network Ten and Wilkinson. He is expected to seek special leave to appeal this decision in the High Court.
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