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13/08/2008
Stagg Confirms Compensation Payout
The man wrongly accused of murdering Rachel Nickell has been awarded £706,000 in compensation, it has been confirmed.
Colin Stagg, who was cleared of the murder in 1994, told BBC's Crimewatch programme about the payout.
Mr Stagg spent a year in custody before being cleared.
Ms Nickell, 23, was stabbed 49 times in a "frenzied" daylight attack on Wimbledon Common in front of her two-year-old son in July 1992.
Robert Napper, 41, was charged with Ms Nickell's murder last year and is awaiting trial.
Lord Brennan, QC, who granted the award, described the police tactics as "highly unusual and legally bizarre" and said they had "contributed directly" to his conclusion over the size of the payout.
Mr Stagg, 45, has described the compensation from the Home Office as "like winning the lottery".
"I have endured that stigma for 15 years. It's fair to say it has ruined my life, yet until now I have never received the slightest apology from the authorities for my ordeal," he said.
Mr Stagg said he would like to buy his council flat with his payout.
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Colin Stagg, who was cleared of the murder in 1994, told BBC's Crimewatch programme about the payout.
Mr Stagg spent a year in custody before being cleared.
Ms Nickell, 23, was stabbed 49 times in a "frenzied" daylight attack on Wimbledon Common in front of her two-year-old son in July 1992.
Robert Napper, 41, was charged with Ms Nickell's murder last year and is awaiting trial.
Lord Brennan, QC, who granted the award, described the police tactics as "highly unusual and legally bizarre" and said they had "contributed directly" to his conclusion over the size of the payout.
Mr Stagg, 45, has described the compensation from the Home Office as "like winning the lottery".
"I have endured that stigma for 15 years. It's fair to say it has ruined my life, yet until now I have never received the slightest apology from the authorities for my ordeal," he said.
Mr Stagg said he would like to buy his council flat with his payout.
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Colin Stagg, the man cleared of the murder of Rachel Nickell, is eligible for a compensation payout from the Home Office. The Home Office has confirmed that Mr Stagg, 43, has been told that he is eligible for payment under the discretionary compensation scheme, although they would not confirm reports that the amount could be as much as £250,000.
Stagg set to receive compensation
Colin Stagg, the man cleared of the murder of Rachel Nickell, is eligible for a compensation payout from the Home Office. The Home Office has confirmed that Mr Stagg, 43, has been told that he is eligible for payment under the discretionary compensation scheme, although they would not confirm reports that the amount could be as much as £250,000.
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Not Guilty Plea Over Rachel Murder
A man charged with the murder of young mother Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common more than 15 years ago has appeared in court today. Robert Napper, 41, pleaded not guilty to Miss Nickell's murder at the Old Bailey via videolink from Broadmoor secure hospital. Napper was charged with Miss Nickell's murder in November, following a review of the case.
Not Guilty Plea Over Rachel Murder
A man charged with the murder of young mother Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common more than 15 years ago has appeared in court today. Robert Napper, 41, pleaded not guilty to Miss Nickell's murder at the Old Bailey via videolink from Broadmoor secure hospital. Napper was charged with Miss Nickell's murder in November, following a review of the case.
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Rachel Nickell Murder Accused Appears In Court
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of former model Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common 15 years ago. Robert Napper appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court today, accused of the 23-year-old's murder. He was granted technical bail on the condition that he remains detained at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital.
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A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of former model Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common 15 years ago. Robert Napper appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court today, accused of the 23-year-old's murder. He was granted technical bail on the condition that he remains detained at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital.
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Man questioned over Rachel Nickell murder
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are questioning a 40-year-old man about the case, police have revealed. It has been reported that the man is a convicted sex killer who is currently being detained at Broadmoor high security hospital.
Man questioned over Rachel Nickell murder
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are questioning a 40-year-old man about the case, police have revealed. It has been reported that the man is a convicted sex killer who is currently being detained at Broadmoor high security hospital.
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Wounded Iraqi Teen Receives £2 Million Payout
An Iraqi teenager who suffered severe spinal injuries when he was accidentally shot by a British solider is to receive a £2 million compensation payout, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was left paralysed by the incident, which occurred in September 2003 when he was 13.
Wounded Iraqi Teen Receives £2 Million Payout
An Iraqi teenager who suffered severe spinal injuries when he was accidentally shot by a British solider is to receive a £2 million compensation payout, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was left paralysed by the incident, which occurred in September 2003 when he was 13.
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