Linda Reynolds said comments about her from Higgins had cost her health and wellbeing.

Former Senator Linda Reynolds speaks during a Senate inquiry at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on May 3, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

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Former Western Australian (WA) Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has won a defamation trial against alleged sexual assault victim Brittany Higgins.
Reynolds was awarded $315,000 (US$204,000) and $26,109 in interest.

Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.