Bruce Lehrmann drops defamation case and settles with News Corp over Brittany Higgins reports

The two parties reportedly settled with News Corp saying it had not paid any damages and the articles in dispute would remain online

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Bruce Lehrmann has discontinued defamation proceedings against News Corp over its initial reporting of Brittany Higgins' allegations after he settled with the media company.

News.com.au said in a statement that the settlement involved the payment of a portion of Lehrmann's legal costs only.