Brittany Higgins Exempt from Defamation Testimony

Brittany Higgins will not testify in the defamation trial brought against her by Senator Linda Reynolds due to her medical condition and pregnancy. The trial, now in its 13th day, involves social media posts from Higgins criticizing Reynolds' handling of her rape allegations against Bruce Lehrmann, who was charged but did not face a completed trial due to juror misconduct. Reynolds claims the posts damaged her reputation. Higgins' lawyer, Rachael Young, argued that Higgins' testimony is unnecessary for winning the case and submitted medical documents to support the decision. The trial is expected to conclude earlier than planned, with closing statements likely next week.