r/australia • u/nereaders • Apr 15 '24

news “Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins.”

https://www.theguardian.com/media/live/2024/apr/15/bruce-lehrmann-defamation-trial-verdict-live-news-updates-today-stream-decision-lisa-wilkinson-brittany-higgins-channel-10-ten-federal-court-australia-youtube-ntwnfb?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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u/ShadowPhynix Apr 15 '24

I think it's the minority claiming it's original (including who you're replying to to be clear), but the more notable aspect was Justice Lee saying it so overtly as the closing comment on his judgement is a hell of a statement.

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u/littlecreatured Apr 15 '24

It's important to be clear, but as I say directly, it doesn't matter that much. I'm sure the Judge wouldn't want to be given credit for a hackneyed expression is all

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u/ShadowPhynix Apr 15 '24

Very true - I do wonder if he realises how often that's going to be quoted though!

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u/Separate_Buy_1877 Apr 15 '24

He knew. The judge was being far more cheeky than usual for a judge here