Judge's big call on Higgins' bruise photo | Seven board 'blindsided' by Spotlight spending scandal

Email Justice Michael Lee suggests Brittany Higgins 'misled the commonwealth' over $2.4m payout, dismisses 'false evidence' of Bruce Lehrmann over karaoke bar kiss and backs Fiona Brown's integrity | WATCH LIVE

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