PC Andrew Harper widow's fury as killers receive almost £500k from taxpayer in legal aid
dailystar.co.ukThe Sun.Andrew Harper's widow, Lissie, 29, slammed the amount of money they received for their trial, which saw them spared a full-life sentence.She is fighting for Harper's Law – seeking more severe punishment given to those who kill emergency workers.PC Harper was killed as he tried to apprehend quad bike thieves on the night of August 15 last year in Bradfield Southend, Berks.He had become caught in a tow rope attached to a getaway car and was dragged more than a mile along country lanes, the Old Bailey has heard.All three accused were cleared of murder and were convicted of manslaughter.Long, who was driving at the time, received a 16-year sentence, while passengers Bowers and Cole got 13 years.The latter two are attempting to challenge.
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