Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue media for defamation? A media law expert explains
- Written by David Rolph, Professor of Law, University of Sydney
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists regarding reporting about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations.
Lehrmann has always maintained his innocence, and no finding has been made against him. The rape trial was abandoned last...
