Bruce Lehrmann defamation case: Network 10 lawyers seek to use evidence on rarity of false rape complaints

Lehrmann's legal team flag lengthy' cross-examination of Brittany Higgins ahead of defamation trial against two broadcasters

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Lawyers for Network 10 will seek to lead expert evidence about the rarity of false rape complaints as it defends a defamation case launched by Bruce Lehrmann.

Meanwhile, Lehrmann's legal team have flagged lengthy" cross-examinations of Brittany Higgins and Lisa Wilkinson.

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