Seven payout over WA defamation case

A defamation case brought against Seven West Media by WA man Terrance “Terry” Flowers has been settled.

The Age reports Seven was forced to pay out the man it wrongfully identified in Seven News reports as Cleo Smith’s abductor.

The 27-year-old Nyamal man lives in Karratha, whereas Kelly, who is in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping Cleo, is 36 and lived in Carnarvon.

Supreme Court of WA Chief Justice Peter Quinlan entered his judgment in open court in favour of Mr Terrance’s defamation claim against Channel Seven, a statement from the solicitors read.

“The judgment was entered pursuant to consent orders agreed to by the parties,” it read.

“The judge noted that the proceedings had otherwise settled on confidential terms. The judge congratulated the parties on reaching a resolution.”

“I’m glad that it’s all over and it was settled,” Kelly has told WAToday.

“I am just looking forward to moving on with my life and spending time with my six-month-old little boy.”

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