Lehrmann’s Defamation Appeal Unfolds | Adelaide News

Bruce Lehrmann’s high-stakes defamation appeal is heating up in federal court, as judges grill his legal team over logic gaps and a critical oversight: Lehrmann himself started the defamation case against Network Ten, making him the original plaintiff—and now the appellant. The court has heard days of arguments from Lehrmann, Network Ten, and Lisa Wilkinson, all while questions swirl about whether Walter Sofronoff, who led the inquiry into Lehrmann’s prosecution, acted corruptly. Lawyers defend Sofronoff’s conduct as non-malicious and argue his report may be shielded by parliamentary privilege. As the appeal unfolds, the court weighs whether Lehrmann’s claims of rape against Brittany Higgins can be overturned on appeal—and whether the legal system can hold itself accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46388845c806d2ea