Bruce Lehrmann has lost his appeal against a Federal Court ruling that found, on the balance of probabilities, he raped Brittany Higgins in 2019.
In the Federal Court, Justice Michael Lee found that, on the balance of probabilities, Lehrmann had raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.
Lehrmann, a former Liberal staffer, had sued 10 and journalist Lisa Wilkinson last year over an interview with Higgins in which she said she was raped in Parliament House but did not name the man.
This action failed and he appealed but this was dismissed today.
Lehrmann has always maintained his innocence.
"Justice Lee’s judgment was resoundingly endorsed by the unanimous decision of the full Federal Court," a Network 10 spokesperson said.
“The judgment remains a triumph for truth and reiterates that Network 10 prevailed in proving that Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape were true.
“It remains a vindication for the courageous Brittany Higgins who gave a voice to women across the nation.
“Network 10 remains firmly committed to honest, fair and independent journalism; to holding those in power to account; to giving people a voice who wouldn’t otherwise have one; and to always pursuing without fear or favour, journalism that is firmly in the public interest.”
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