The ABC has reached a settlement with Bruce Lehrmann after he sued the national broadcaster and Channel Ten for defamation.
Lehrmann had sued the ABC for broadcasting a National Press Club speech by Brittany Higgins and former Australian of the Year Grace Tame.
Judge Michael Lee told the Federal Court on Wednesday – the day the civil trial was due to begin – “a settlement has been agreed between the applicant and the ABC.”
Lehrmann’s case against Channel 10 continues today. Former Project presenter Lisa Wilkinson was present in court.
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Brittany Higgins and fiancée David Sharaz are seen in Sydney on Tuesday