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Verdict Looms in High-Stakes Reynolds-Higgins Defamation Case

8/27/2025

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A verdict is pending in the defamation case between Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins after a five-week trial.
Reynolds alleges Higgins violated a non-disparagement clause from a 2021 settlement through social media posts.
Higgins did not testify; her lawyer argued her intent was to raise awareness of her alleged assault.
Both parties accused each other of media harassment related to allegations against Higgins' former boss, Bruce Lehrmann.
Reynolds seeks significant damages and a permanent injunction against future disparaging remarks from Higgins.

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A verdict is pending in the defamation case between Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins after a five-week trial.
Reynolds alleges Higgins violated a non-disparagement clause from a 2021 settlement through social media posts.
Higgins did not testify; her lawyer argued her intent was to raise awareness of her alleged assault.
Both parties accused each other of media harassment related to allegations against Higgins' former boss, Bruce Lehrmann.
Reynolds seeks significant damages and a permanent injunction against future disparaging remarks from Higgins.