Network Ten wants to present ‘fresh evidence’ in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. Here’s what to expect

Federal court judgment scheduled for Thursday could be delayed if trial is reopened

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The federal court will decide on Tuesday whether to reopen the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case so Network Ten can present fresh evidence, possibly leading to a delay in the judgment which is scheduled for Thursday morning.

The timing of the highly anticipated decision from Justice Michael Lee in Lehrmann v Network Ten & Ors was thrown into doubt on Easter Day when the respondent made a surprise application for an emergency interlocutory hearing.

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