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Australia reviewed the case, Tiwary was finally acquitted upon his second
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in rent, a claim which Tiwary disputed. Police also alleged that Tiwary owed UNSW fees. It was alleged that a dispute had erupted between Tiwary and Tay that morning, resulting in the death of Tay and that the death of Tony Tan Poh Chuan was committed to cover up the earlier act. At the first trial,
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When told of the news of Tiwary's acquittal, Tony Tan's family expressed shock over the news and were said to be at a loss over the events. Tan's mother Mdm Chiew Lee Hua, then aged 64, said to the press, "My heart is in pain. If it wasn't him, then who was it?". The family of Tay Chow Lyang could
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On 15 September 2003, two
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