In a significant development, Brittany Higgins submits her final statement to the federal court, touching upon the possibility of being drugged on the night of the alleged rape in Parliament House, as part of the ongoing defamation lawsuit against Bruce Lehrmann by Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.
Brittany Higgins has submitted her final statement to the federal court in connection with the defamation lawsuit brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. In her statement, Higgins raised the possibility that she might have been drugged on the night of the alleged rape, a detail that underscores the trauma she has since endured. This submission comes as part of the legal proceedings that revolve around an alleged assault in Australia’s Parliament House in 2019.
Higgins’ legal representatives emphasized the consistency of her recounting of the events, pointing out that any discrepancies in her memory should be viewed in the context of the traumatic experience and potential intoxication. The possibility of her being drugged was referenced in a document from the Australian Federal Police, obtained by an associate of Lehrmann, adding a complex layer to the case.
Lehrmann, who asserts his innocence, is accused of seeking to undermine Higgins’ credibility. Higgins, through her submission, countered these claims by arguing that inconsistencies in her account stem from the understandable effects of intoxication and trauma.
The defamation case, with Lehrmann challenging the portrayal of the events by Network Ten and Wilkinson, is heading towards a conclusion, with a verdict expected to be delivered on Monday. Higgins’ recent submission aims to reinforce her integrity, urging the court to dismiss notions of her dishonesty as it deliberates on the case. This legal battle highlights the intricate dynamics involved in addressing allegations of sexual assault within the judicial system.
