Henry Kio Walks Effectively Free After 21 Years in Prison

Henry Kio's third trial was scheduled for March 2016, this time before a judge alone. A key witness had become ill and wouldn't be available to give evidence. Without their testimony and cross-examination, the DPP concluded that it wasn't appropriate to proceed. The state government awarded Henry Kio an ex-Grashia payment of $2.5 million. While being significantly less than the $6 million Henry sought, he ultimately accepted the offer.