Linda Reynolds believed Lehrmann rape trial was politically motivated, psychologist tells defamation trial
April Jones tells Perth court she started counselling Reynolds after reports of Brittany Higgins' accusations senator mishandled her rape complaint
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Liberal senator Linda Reynolds believed Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was politically motivated and Peter Dutton undermined her, a psychologist's notes read to a defamation trial have revealed.
Senator Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over a series of social media posts containing alleged mistruths that she believes damaged her reputation.
Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html
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