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Bruce Lehrmann ‘received anonymous threatening emails’

In the days before he was publicly alleged to have raped Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann says he received anonymous, threatening emails from a strange address.

Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann unreasonably waited to file his defamation cases over reports on rape claims by Brittany Higgins, a judge has heard.

Bruce Lehrmann sure of ‘millions in defamation’ from reports

Before being charged with sexual assault, former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann said he could obtain "millions in defamation" over media reports about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

Ten, News seek to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation

Network Ten will seek to prove rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins as part of its defence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action.

Lisa Wilkinson responds to Bruce Lehrmann defamation action

Bruce Lehrmann has accused two major news organisations of being "recklessly indifferent to the truth" for reporting rape allegations made by his former colleague Brittany Higgins, legal documents reveal.

Brittany Higgins willing to appear in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

Brittany Higgins says she is willing to appear as a witness in any civil action brought by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann alleging he was defamed.

Bruce Lehrmann launches defamation action against media

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has launched defamation action against two media organisations over their coverage of rape allegations against him.

Concerns Lehrmann inquiry does not investigate Rattenbury

The AFPA and Canberra Liberals are concerned that the Board of Inquiry will not inquire into the ACT Attorney-General's conduct.

Walter Sofronoff KC will head Lehrmann trial inquiry

Walter Sofronoff KC will lead the inquiry into the conduct of criminal justice agencies involved in R v Lehrmann.

Lehrmann inquiry will investigate criminal justice agencies

The ACT Government will establish a board of inquiry following complaints and allegations relating to Bruce Lehrmann’s trial.

ACT government to launch Bruce Lehrmann inquiry

The ACT government will set up an inquiry into how Bruce Lehrmann's trial was handled by prosecutors, police investigators and Victims of Crime Commissioner.

Canberra Liberals call for inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial

The Canberra Liberals leader have urged the ACT Attorney-General to establish an inquiry into the prosecution and trial of Bruce Lehrmann.

Shane Rattenbury flags Bruce Lehrmann rape trial inquiry

The ACT's attorney-general Shane Rattenbury says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.

Police to be investigated on Bruce Lehrmann case

The ACT's top prosecutor is under fire from the police union after he called for an inquiry into how Brittany Higgins' rape allegations were handled by police.

Higgins willing to face defamation action

Brittany Higgins has confirmed she would be willing to give evidence in any potential defamation proceedings launched by the man she accuses of raping her. 

Bruce Lehrmann preparing defamation action

Bruce Lehrmann is preparing to launch defamation proceedings after the criminal charges against him were dropped. 

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