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Podcast: Newsable
Episode: The Sounds murders: Scott Watson's new fight for freedom
Description: He's already served 25 years for murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart in the Marlborough Sounds; today, the Court of Appeal will begin hearing Scott Watson's latest bid to prove his innocence. Mike White, who's investigated the case since the start, explains how Watson hopes to overturn his conviction. Plus: Why loan sharks seem dead in the water, the next play for streaming giants and the mayor literally caught with his pants down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices