Bruce Lehrmann starts legal action against Network Ten and News

The former Coalition staffer accused of raping Brittany Higgins has taken steps against the media outlets but exact nature of case remains unclear

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Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, has started legal action against two media companies in the federal court.

Lawyers for Lehrmann, a former Coalition staffer, sent legal letters to media companies about possible defamation action in December, but the exact nature of the case filed on Tuesday was unclear.

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Law (Australia) | The Guardian