Bruce Lehrmann

2024 - 10 - 14

Bruce Lehrmann: From Bankruptcy Notice to OnlyFans?

Australian Politics - Brittany Higgins - Bruce Lehrmann - Defamation Case - Federal Court - Network Ten - OnlyFans

Is Bruce Lehrmann really considering OnlyFans as his next move? Dive into the hilarious twists of his ongoing legal battles!

Bruce Lehrmann, the former Liberal staffer embroiled in a high-profile defamation case, finds himself in a bit of a pickle as Network Ten seeks a $200,000 security payment amid his appeal. Once a figure entrenched in political controversies, Lehrmann’s name has been synonymous with both legal woes and media headlines. As the Federal Court deliberates over whether his appeal should proceed, tensions rise, and the spotlight shines brightly on this unfolding drama.

Lehrmann has hit a rocky financial road, as he was served a bankruptcy notice just a few months ago. The courtroom theatrics have suggested that his financial struggles may limit his ability to effectively pursue his legal battles, with his lawyers indicating that the appeal might just be ‘hopeless’ and ‘faintly arguable’. Network Ten, on the other hand, argues that allowing Lehrmann’s appeal is not in the public interest, and they want security payments before any further steps are taken in this saga. The case intricacies are complex, but the ongoing feud has captivated audiences and has become a talking point for many.

In a twist worthy of a soap opera, Lehrmann's lawyers suggested that he might need to resort to OnlyFans to keep the financial wolves at bay. It’s a bizarre scenario, where a person implicated in serious allegations is contemplating a subscription-based adult content platform as a means of income. Given the gravity of his situation and the precariousness of his career prospects, it raises questions about the societal implications of financial desperation fueling unconventional job paths.

Lehrmann’s story is a wild mix of courtroom drama and personal upheaval, keeping his life under the media microscope. Even as discussions of employment plight swirl around him, it's a stark reminder that the dangers of a public trial extend beyond the court itself. As the saga unfolds, the juxtaposition of a former political aide turned potential OnlyFans star serves as a humorous, yet poignant commentary on modern fame and misfortune.

Interestingly, Lehrmann's situation also highlights a growing trend where former public figures turn to platforms like OnlyFans for financial support. In recent years, many well-known personalities have found success on the platform, showcasing the shifting landscape of traditional careers in the face of digital opportunities. It's a testament to how the once-unthinkable has become a viable option for many looking to thrive in an uncertain economic climate, even if it comes in a most unlikely form. Amid the drama, it’s crucial to remember that behind every legal battle, there are real lives being affected, and sometimes, those lives take unexpected turns.

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'Had his day in court': Ten in $200000 stoush with Bruce Lehrmann (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Network Ten has urged the Federal Court to order the unemployed former Liberal staffer to pay security as the price of bringing an appeal.

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Lehrmann served bankruptcy notice: court (NEWS.com.au)

Bruce Lehrmann was served a bankruptcy notice in July this year, the Federal Court has been told as the ex Liberal staffer seeks to appeal his defamation case ...

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Federal Court hears dispute over whether bankruptcy papers have ... (ABC News)

The Federal Court is hearing arguments over whether Mr Lehrmann's appeal against the ruling in his failed defamation case should go ahead.

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Ten wants Lehrmann to pay if 'weak' appeal goes ahead (9News)

Bruce Lehrmann should pay up before proceeding with his doomed appeal of findings that he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House and was therefore not ...

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'Only Fans': Lehrmann's lawyer details his grim job prospects (The Australian)

Justice Lee ruled that Ten and presenter Lisa Wilkinson did not defame Mr Lehrmann when airing an interview with Ms Higgins about the rape on The Project in ...

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Bruce Lehrmann's appeal 'hopeless, faintly arguable': lawyers (The Canberra Times)

The Federal Court is set to decide if Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a sexual assault finding can go ahead. Ten is fighting against the bid.

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'Had his day in court': Network 10 argues against Lehrmnan's appeal (Sky News Australia)

Network 10 has argued Bruce Lehrmann contesting the judgment of his failed defamation case is not in the public interest, as the former Liberal staffer's ...

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Bruce Lehrmann Is So Broke, Lawyers From His Shitshow Defo ... (Pedestrian TV)

Bruce Lehrmann's saga under the spotlight has continued, with his appeal lodge being stalled by a security payment order.

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Australia news live: Lehrmann is unemployable and may only be ... (The Guardian)

Lehrmann is unemployable and may only be able to make money from OnlyFans, his lawyer tells federal court. Amanda Meade. Justice Wendy Abraham has reserved ...

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Bruce Lehrmann unemployable and may need to go on OnlyFans 'or ... (The Guardian)

Federal court hears Lehrmann cannot pay security bond for appeal as his only shot at making money could be going on OnlyFans.

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Bruce Lehrmann 'probably Australia's most hated man' after judge's ... (The Australian Financial Review)

A judge ruled the former Liberal staffer raped Brittany Higgins in 2019. Now on Centrelink, OnlyFans is his only prospect for work, his lawyer says.

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Young People Agree to Total Ban on Internet After Terms 'Bruce ... (The Shovel)

“We're calling on the Government to shut down the world wide web and all internet connectivity immediately,” Sarah Grechon, a youth advocate said. “We simply ...

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Court hears arguments over $200k security in Bruce Lehrmann appeal (TV Tonight)

Lawyer says Bruce Lehrmann is "arguably Australia's most hated man" as Network 10 seeks $200k security as part of appeal process.

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'Bullying tactic': Network Ten wants assurances in Lehrmann appeal ... (Crikey)

Lawyers for Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson argue Bruce Lehrmann voluntarily started the case that made him 'Australia's most hated man'.

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Lehrmann judge's surprising next move (NEWS.com.au)

Justice Michael Lee's landmark judgment in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case will be published as a book after the Federal Court judge became a minor ...

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Lehrmann judge's book bombshell (Herald Sun)

Justice Michael Lee, who presided over the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, has said he had no involvement in a project which will see his landmark judgment ...

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Lehrmann judge's book bombshell (The Australian)

Justice Michael Lee, who presided over the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, has said he had no involvement in a project which will see his landmark judgment ...

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