The plot thickens.

Fiona was Frank

The use of the 'truth defence' by Network Ten and Wilkinson has put a spotlight on the incident at Parliament House and the events leading up to it.

" Mr Lehrmann’s statement of claim submitted both Ms Wilkinson and Network Ten were “recklessly indifferent to the truth or falsity of the imputations carried by the matters complained of in publishing the assertions and allegations”.
“The conduct of the [respondents] in presenting the publication of the matters complained of in an over-sensationalised manner indicating intent to injure [Mr Lehrmann’s reputation],” it stated.
Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson’s defence documents outline that while they did publish a story about Ms Higgins’ allegations, if they’re found liable to Mr Lehrmann for damages, “which is denied”, they’ll be relying on the truth defence. "

Network 10 certainly did a better job than police, of investigating the circumstances and events leading up to the allegation of rape and if this information had been put forward in the criminal trial, the result would likely have been very different.

The plot thickens.

Fiona was Frank