Bruce Lehrmann's Lawyers Conclude Defamation Trial, Accuse Brittany Higgins of 'Political Hit Job'

Justice Michael Lee reserves decision after four weeks of evidence; Lehrmann's lawyers criticize media's handling of the case.

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers argue in the final day of his defamation trial that Brittany Higgins told 'complete falsehoods' and her allegations were part of a 'political hit job'.
Justice Michael Lee concluded the case and reserved his decision after more than four weeks of evidence and submissions.
Lehrmann's lawyers suggest Higgins may have invented the allegation after fearing for her job as a Liberal party staffer.
Lehrmann denies the allegation that he raped Higgins. His criminal trial was aborted due to juror misconduct and a planned retrial was called off due to concerns about Higgins' mental health.
Lehrmann's lawyers criticize the media for not providing Lehrmann with a reasonable opportunity to respond and for spreading a 'virus of madness' following Higgins' interview with Network Ten and The Project.