Bruce Lehrmann given time extension to consider defamation ruling appeal
Bruce Lehrmann has been granted an extension in which to appeal his failed defamation suit, as a court hears he will likely be liable to pay Channel Ten's legal fees.
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Bruce Lehrmann has been granted an extension in which to appeal his failed defamation suit, as a court hears he will likely be liable to pay Channel Ten's legal fees.
Federal court hears further evidence from former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach
Former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach appeared in court to give evidence relating to an interview Channel Seven conducted with Bruce Lehrmann on the Spotlight program.
The decision in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson was due to be handed down this week, but the case has now been reopened over fresh evidence.
"Thursday's questioning of the 'new' witness, served Channel Ten more than it served Bruce Lehrmann; however, this litigation is an adult version of Whack a Mole that can’t be turned off," writes legal columnist HUGH SELBY.