Bruce Lehrmann squirms in Seven News Spotlight interview trends now
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Bruce Lehrmann is sensationally asked whether he kissed Brittany Higgins and if they had consensual sex, and reveals what he really thinks about her multi million-dollar payout in his first-ever television interview.
Mr Lehrmann will break his two-year silence in an extended episode of 7News Spotlight at 7pm on Sunday - where journalist Liam Bartlett will ask tough questions about the night Ms Higgins alleges he raped her.
The former parliamentary staffer has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and claims he had no sexual contact with Ms Higgins.
In a promo released by Channel Seven on Thursday, Mr Lehrmann appeared uncomfortable as he was asked to confirm whether Ms Higgins was 'lying' when she alleged he assaulted her in Parliament House in 2019. His response was not broadcast.
Mr Bartlett spoke with Sunrise hosts David Koch and Natalie Barr on Friday morning and said Mr Lehrmann had been waiting 'a long time' to tell his side of the story.
Bruce Lehrmann (pictured) was interviewed for an extended episode of 7News Spotlight, which will air on Sunday
'I think he has wanted to get his side of the story out for a long time, to have his say, because he seen his accuser have her say in many different public platforms, on a national stage, for a long time now,' Mr Bartlett said.
'I think his legal team probably have held back for a certain amount of that time.'
When asked why Mr Lehrmann didn't testify during his criminal trial in the ACT Supreme Court in October, Mr Bartlett pointed out that his interview with police was aired before the jury.
During that
