Defence Minister Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over mishandling her rape claim allegations.

Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over social media posts that allegedly harmed her reputation. The trial centers around allegations that Reynolds mishandled Higgins' rape claim by not providing support after learning about the incident. Reynolds' lawyer denies these allegations and claims that Higgins and her husband concocted a fictional story of political cover-up. Higgins is using the defence of truth to fight Reynolds' defamation claim. The trial is expected to last around five weeks with high-profile witnesses scheduled to appear, including former Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Foreign Minister Marise Payne.

August 04, 2024
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