Linda Reynolds

The West Australian Liberal Senator claims David Sharaz falsely defamed her via two tweets posted in 2022.

“In light of the conclusion of the criminal trial and the resolution of the civil action involving Ms Higgins and the Commonwealth, I am now at liberty to take steps to vindicate my reputation and provide some truth to the matters the subject of these trolling comments.” “For the best part of the last two years I have been the subject of harassing and highly distressing trolling on social media regarding myself and my conduct in respect of events concerning Ms Brittany Higgins which has damaged my reputation and caused me, my family and my staff, considerable stress and anguish,” Senator Reynolds said. Senator Reynolds on Friday confirmed she engaged “leading defamation lawyers”, and pointed to Sharaz as a “constant participant” in trolling over Higgins’ case.

Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has launched defamation proceedings against David Sharaz, the fiance of Brittany Higgins.

Mr Lehrmann consistently denied wrongdoing, insisting that no sexual conduct occured. Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has launched defamation proceedings against David Sharaz, the fiance of Brittany Higgins. Senator Linda Reynolds launches defamation proceedings against Brittany Higgins’ fiance David Sharaz

Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz · She claims his tweets during Ms Higgins' trial defamed her · Reynolds was accused of 'coaching' ...

Ms Higgins alleged she was raped by Lehrmann in Reynolds office following staff drinks on March 23, 2019. 'For the best part of the last two years I have been the subject of harassing and highly distressing trolling on social media regarding myself and my conduct in respect of events concerning Ms Brittany Higgins which has damaged my reputation and caused me, my family and my staff, considerable stress and anguish,' Reynolds told Western Australian Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has a defamation lawsuit against Brittany Higgins' boyfriend David Sharaz (pictured with Higgins) Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins' boyfriend David Sharaz alleging he 'trolled' and defamed her in a series of tweets. Reynolds claims her reputation has faced unfair scrutiny since the rape trial of former Liberal staffer Ms Higgins against Bruce Lehrmann in October 2022. Brittany Higgins' boyfriend is SUED by Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds who claims he defamed her with 'highly distressing' troll tweets

Reynolds is seeking damages, including enhanced damages, and for Scharz to bear the legal costs of the proceedings. The former defense minister is also ...

Higgins formerly worked as a staffer for Reynolds and claimed she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann, her co-worker in the parliamentary office of the then Secretary of Defense. Reynolds is seeking damages, including enhanced damages, and for Scharz to bear the legal costs of the proceedings. The former defense minister is also seeking an injunction to prevent Scharz from republishing the tweets.