A judicial review has found that “convicted police killer” David Eastman was fit to plead his case and instruct his lawyers back in the 1990s.
After this finding, Jon Stanhope as Attorney-General recommended that the ACT Government have nothing more to do with the matter.
For those that don’t remember all the ins and outs of the case, the Chief Minister’s press release has a timeline of events at the bottom of it.
Gwen Winchester, widow of Colin, said she is relieved the whole affair is finally over.
“It’s been a long, long time coming,” she said. “It’s like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, a weight I’ve been carrying for 17 years. And it’s not only me, but the rest of the family has carried that as well.”