Posted 12/23/2023, 10:51:20 PM
Texts Show Close Collaboration Between Higgins and ABC on Interview, But Concerns Over Fairness and Scrutiny
- Wilkinson texted "mission complete!" after interview with Brittany Higgins aired, but boss Peter Meakin urged caution about reaction
- Messages show Wilkinson and Higgins thanking each other, producers sent Higgins flowers
- Wilkinson told producer the story must be "absolutely right" knowing powerful interests would scrutinize it
- Judge must decide if Lehrmann was identified in interview and if defenses of truth and public interest privilege apply
- Lehrmann sexual assault charge dropped due to concerns over Higgins' mental health after aborted trial