August 22nd 2024.
Senator Linda Reynolds is taking legal action against Brittany Higgins and the trust fund that was set up to protect her compensation payout. Higgins, a former political staffer, received a substantial sum of $2.4 million in December of 2021 for the pain and suffering, lost income, medical expenses, and legal fees she incurred after her alleged rape at Parliament House. This new lawsuit, filed by Senator Reynolds' legal team in the West Australian Supreme Court, claims that Power Blazers Pty Ltd, the company overseeing the trust, was appointed after Higgins stepped down from her role as trustee in February of 2022.
The writ states that the trust was created with the intention of hindering or delaying Higgins' creditors, of which Senator Reynolds is one. The senator is now seeking to have the trust declared invalid and for the money to be returned to Higgins' control. This is believed to be a significant portion of the $2.4 million payout that Higgins received. Adding to the complexity of the situation, a passenger was recently arrested for opening an emergency exit upon arrival at Melbourne Airport, adding to the ongoing legal drama surrounding Senator Reynolds and Higgins.
Meanwhile, the senator's defamation trial against Higgins for a string of social media posts has just concluded. Senator Reynolds claims that the posts have caused damage to her reputation and is seeking aggravated damages. This latest lawsuit against Higgins and the trust fund has added another layer to the already tense legal battle between the two women. It remains to be seen how this new development will impact the ongoing trials and if any resolution can be reached.
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