Former Australian Minister Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over social media posts related to a 2019 rape allegation.

In a defamation trial, former Australian Minister Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins over social media posts regarding Higgins' 2019 rape allegation against staffer Bruce Lehrmann. The trial revealed stark differences in their narratives, with Reynolds accusing Higgins of plotting against the government, while Higgins asserted her posts were true. Both women claim the other's actions harmed their reputations. The trial has intensified discussions on women's treatment in politics.

September 29, 2024
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