Lehrmann Files Defamation Suit Against Ten, News Corp, and Wilkinson

Lehrmann Files Defamation Suit Against Ten, News Corp, and Wilkinson
Bruce Lehrmann leaves the ACT Magistrates Court in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 26, 2022. Martin Ollman/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Bruce Lehrmann has launched defamation actions against media outlets Ten Network and News Corp. Australia’s News Life Media for their coverage of his trial over rape allegations.

Journalists Lisa Wilkinson and Samantha Maiden were also named in his statement of claim, which was filed in the Federal Court on Feb. 7.

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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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