TV host Lisa Wilkinson sues Channel Ten for covering $1M legal fees related to her role in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial, disputing responsibility due to conflicting legal counsel advice.

Lisa Wilkinson's million-dollar legal fees in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial have become a legal battle with Channel Ten, her employer, claiming that she should pay for her own barrister. Her Logies speech, which caused a delay in the criminal trial, is central to the legal argument, with Wilkinson arguing she was given approval by Channel Ten's lawyers and lost trust in their advice as a result. This legal advice is also relevant to whether she acted reasonably in the defamation matter and her decision to obtain separate legal representation. The matter will be discussed at a Federal Court hearing where Wilkinson and Channel Ten will determine who will ultimately cover the legal fees.

February 12, 2024
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