Defamation
Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over Instagram post
The Liberal senator has made good on her threat to sue for defamation over a social media post accusing her of harassment.
- by Jesinta Burton
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ABC made inaccurate claim, reporter tells ex-commando’s defamation trial
The broadcaster issued an erroneous press release about a story at the centre of Heston Russell’s defamation case, senior ABC journalist Mark Willacy has said.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
‘Crazy laws’: ABC journalist took aim at ex-commando’s defamation suit
Senior ABC Investigations journalist Mark Willacy told the Federal Court he did not write about former commando Heston Russell.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Stokes forced to reveal communications with Roberts-Smith’s lawyers
Ben Roberts-Smith’s key supporters at Seven West Media must hand over thousands of documents showing their involvement in his failed defamation case.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
‘Shocking breach’ of ethics: ABC journalist grilled during ex-commando’s defamation trial
Investigations journalist Mark Willacy has defended his journalism during a testy hearing as former commando Heston Russell sues for defamation.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
‘Rogue’ ABC engaged in shoddy and reckless reporting, ex-commando’s defamation trial told
Heston Russell is suing the ABC over online stories suggesting he was involved in shooting and killing an Afghan prisoner in 2012.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Seven director’s 8600 emails about Roberts-Smith defamation case
Nine newspapers are seeking access to thousands of emails Seven commercial director Bruce McWilliam sent and received during the former soldier’s failed defamation case.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
After unusual manoeuvres, former commando and ABC to face off in court this week
The national broadcaster is relying on an untested new defence in a defamation trial that could prove costly.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Magistrate compares domestic violence perpetrator to ‘dog excreta’
CBD’s favourite magistrate Roger Prowse has said he would rather pick up dog poo than speak to one of his cases.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
Chaser star Julian Morrow seeks High Court appeal over legal dispute
Morrow has had an almost four-year legal battle with his former collaborator Nick Murray involving claims of misleading conduct and defamation.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
CCTV from day of Higgins’ alleged rape automatically wiped, court told
Attempts to get footage from different camera angles from Parliament House CCTV have failed, the Federal Court has heard.
- by Michaela Whitbourn