AustraliaBruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal staffer charged with two counts of rape, lost his legal bid to obtain raw footage from the documentary 'Silenced,' which features Brittany Higgins. The documentary explores the silencing of women and journalists post-Me Too movement through defamation laws. Lehrmann's lawyer argued the footage was necessary for a fair trial, claiming it could prejudice jurors against him. However, Judge Deborah Richards ruled against the subpoena, stating the film did not contain new information relevant to the trial and that Higgins is not a witness. The judge noted that while there was significant publicity around the case, it pertained to a different rape allegation. The filmmakers have indicated they may seek legal costs from Lehrmann.
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