Lehrmann's Car Theft Charges Downgraded
Update: 2025-12-04
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Bruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal staffer, had car theft charges downgraded following a recent court decision. He was initially charged for driving without consent after a November 2024 incident involving a Toyota Prado. Lehrmanns legal troubles stem from a defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson, which he lost and was ordered to pay two million dollars in damages. The defamation case was based on an interview with Brittany Higgins, who accused Lehrmann of sexually assaulting her in Parliament House in 2019. Lehrmanns appeal was unsuccessful, and he is now responsible for the legal costs of his opponents. Higgins expressed relief at the decision, stating it felt like another sexual assault trial for her. Lehrmann did not attend the car theft matter in court due to being overwhelmed by the defamation decision.
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