Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: the six lies he admitted to under cross-examination

The former Liberal party staffer spent five days giving evidence – the first time he has spoken in open court

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Bruce Lehrmann has spent five days giving evidence in a federal court defamation trial – the first time he has spoken in open court. The former Liberal party staffer finished giving evidence on Tuesday when his cross-examination wrapped up.

Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and its presenter Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over an interview with Brittany Higgins broadcast on The Project and online which did not name him but alleged she had been raped by a Liberal staffer in 2019. Ten and Wilkinson are defending the case.

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