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Scott Austic’s lawyer flags compensation payout after Stacey Thorne murder acquittal
A West Australian man acquitted of murdering his pregnant lover, Stacey Thorne, may have a good case for a compensation payout, his lawyer says.
Key points:
- Scott Austic was acquitted of murdering his lover
- A jury overturned his conviction amid claims of evidence planting
- His lawyer has called for a fresh investigation and ex-gratia payment
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name and images of people who have died.
Scott Austic was on Friday acquitted of the 2007 murder of Ms Thorne after spending more than a decade in prison.
His lawyer Clint Hampson said Mr Austic was now enjoying life with family without a court case hanging over his head.
“They’re all just happy and relieved,”…
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