Former federal Liberal political staffer Bruce Lehrmann might be cross-examined forensically within the Federal Courtroom concerning the night time Brittany Higgins alleges he raped her in Parliament Home, after he denied trying to kiss her days earlier than the alleged assault.
At this time’s cross-examination began at 10.15am and you may click on right here to observe the listening to stay.
Lehrmann is suing Community Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson over an interview with Higgins, his former colleague, aired on The Challenge on February 15, 2021, which he alleges defamed him by suggesting he raped Higgins in then-defence trade minister Linda Reynolds’ workplace in March 2019.
Bruce Lehrmann arriving at courtroom on Friday morning. Credit score: Nick Moir
Amongst different proof yesterday, Lehrmann denied that on March 15, 2019, every week earlier than the alleged rape, he leaned into Higgins and tried to kiss her on the lips after a employees dinner on the Kingston Resort.
“Completely not,” Lehrmann mentioned, including that he denied making “any advance to Ms Higgins ever”.
“Ever?” Ten’s barrister, Matt Collins, KC, replied.
“Sure,” Lehrmann replied.
Learn Michaela Whitbourn’s report from contained in the courtroom room.