Brittany Higgins will not be called to give evidence as she defends herself against an accusation of defamation brought by Senator Linda Reynolds, her lawyer reveals.
Brittany Higgins will no longer give evidence in the defamation lawsuit brought against her by her former boss Linda Reynolds .Ms Higgins' lawyer cited her medical state as one the key reasons for the decision, which has left the timetable for the almost five-week trial under a cloud. Brittany Higgins will not be called to give evidence in her own defence in the defamation trial brought against her by Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds .
Ms Higgins' lawyer Rachael Young told the Western Australian Supreme Court they did not think they needed to call her to win the case.The shock development came on the twelfth day of the trial, with Ms Higgins set to take the stand for five days from next week.Despite being heralded as a star witness in the case, it remains to be seen how former prime minister Scott Morrison's recollections will be much more than peripheral to the Brittany Higgins defamation trial.
Senator Reynolds's defamation action revolves around social media posts by Ms Higgins which she claims damaged her reputation and caused her distress.Photo shows A black sign with 'CFMEU Victoria' written on it, hanging on a construction site.Government and Politics Photo shows Fatima Payman in emerald green pant suit and matching hijab smiles, her husband in black pants and jacket has arm around herThe very public spat between Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds is about to be heard in court, and there's a lot at stakePhoto shows A composite image showing Linday Reynolds on the left and Brittany Higgins on the rightPhoto shows WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds with her lawyer Martin Bennett speaking to the mediaPhoto shows A black sign with 'CFMEU...
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