Bruce Lehrmann considers suing ABC over live broadcast of Brittany Higgins statement

Lehrmann may sue national broadcaster for defamation after it aired statement made after first trial was abandoned in full

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Bruce Lehrmann is contemplating suing the ABC over its decision to live broadcast a statement made by Brittany Higgins outside court after his trial was aborted.

Lehrmann has been widely reported to be considering legal remedies", including an unfair dismissal claim and defamation, after prosecutors decided not to proceed with a retrial due to fears about its impact on Higgins.

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