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Bruce Lehrmann and his lawyer Zali Burrows arrive at the Federal Court in Sydney on Thursday.

Lehrmann lawyer’s ‘Are you OK?’ submission in high-stakes appeal

The former federal Liberal staffer is seeking to overturn a damning finding that he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

  • Michaela Whitbourn

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Bruce Lehrmann arriving at the Federal Court in Sydney on Wednesday.

Lehrmann has become a ‘national joke’, court told

The former federal Liberal staffer has urged an appeal court to overturn a damning finding that he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
Fred Hernandez lost everything after speaking out about surgeon Munjed Al Muderis.

‘I lost everything’: How denouncing surgeon Al Muderis landed biggest critic in prison

What began as enthusiasm for a cutting-edge surgery ended in acrimony and incarceration.

  • Charlotte Grieve
Munjed Al Muderis (portrait by Anh Do) and the victims who led to his court defeat.

A picture of arrogance: Disgraced surgeon’s battles with patients revealed

Munjed Al Muderis suffered a devastating defamation loss and now this masthead can reveal a string of court cases and legal settlements involving the disgraced doctor.

  • Charlotte Grieve
Dr Munjed Al Muderis has claimed affiliations with the University of Sydney which have been denied by the university.

‘We are concerned’: Star surgeon’s unravelling résumé stretches to University of Sydney

The disgraced surgeon falsely described relationships with the University of Sydney in court and in public, but his claims of high-powered positions are under scrutiny.

  • Charlotte Grieve
Dr Munjed Al Muderis (second from left) gave false evidence to the court that he was ambassadors to major charities.

‘We do not know who he is’: Charities deny Dr Al Muderis’ ambassador roles

Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis claimed in sworn evidence that he was a patron for major charities, including the Red Cross, Amnesty International, and several smaller organisations.

  • Charlotte Grieve
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Dr Munjed Al Muderis.

Landmark court victory came in yet another case that should never have been heard

Dr Munjed Al Muderis’ case was the latest example of how a dozen money-driven defamation lawyers have made a cottage industry of extracting fees from rich clients only to score a spectacular own goal.

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Dr Munjed Al Muderis.

Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis flags appeal to damning court judgment

The once-celebrated doctor said on social media he will appeal his devastating loss in a Federal Court defamation case.

“I enjoy cars, but I work very hard for what I do.” Al Muderis with his wife’s Lamborghini SUV.

Rightsizing the reputations of shonks, shysters and war criminals comes at a cost

This latest win is truly a landmark victory for the media, but if history is a guide lawyers will still line up to indulge wealthy clients trying to save tattered reputations.

  • Michael Bachelard
Dr Munjed Al Muderis outside court in September last year.

‘Complete vindication’: Nine wins defamation fight against high-profile surgeon

Dr Munjed Al Muderis has lost his lawsuit against Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes in the first major test of a new public interest defence.

  • Perry Duffin