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The Daily Aus
Why is a Senator suing Brittany Higgins?
Aug 13, 2024
WA Senator Linda Reynolds, a key political figure involved in a defamation lawsuit, joins Brittany Higgins, a former Liberal staffer who has made serious allegations against a colleague. They discuss the intense legal battles stemming from Higgins' claims, including the failed criminal trial and the ongoing civil case. The conversation dives into the implications of the defamation suit for both women, societal perceptions amplified by social media, and the potential impacts on their futures and reputations.
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- Senator Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation, claiming reputational harm due to social media allegations of harassment and inadequate support.
- The ongoing legal battle highlights the emotional turmoil for both women, with Higgins indicating the trial is re-traumatizing while Reynolds faced serious health issues from the stress.
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Ongoing Legal Battles Involving Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lerman
Brittany Higgins made headlines in 2021 when she publicly alleged that she had been raped by fellow staffer Bruce Lerman in Parliament House. Lerman faced criminal charges, but the case was dismissed due to juror misconduct, leading to further complications, including an eventual abandonment of a retrial. A separate civil defamation case brought by Lerman against Network 10 concluded with the judge affirming that it was more likely than not that he had raped Higgins, resulting in Lerman losing the case. This tangled legal situation sets the stage for the subsequent defamation lawsuit filed by Senator Linda Reynolds against Higgins.
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