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In 2016, Newcastle chef Ben Batterham found a burglar, armed and high on drugs, lurking in his baby’s bedroom. He saw red, and pursued the intruder out of his house and down the street. There was a violent struggle as Ben attempted a citizen’s arrest. Moments later the burglar suffered a heart attack and died. Ben Batterham found himself arrested and charged with murder. And in 2019, a jury found Ben not guilty of the 2016 murder and manslaughter of home intruder Richard Slater. Now, Ben Batterham is set to get a payout from the New South Wales Government for wrongful prosecution by police. In an interview with 60 Minutes, Ben reflected on the night that changed his life forever. WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: https://www.60minutes.com.au LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60Minutes9 FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/60Mins FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60minutes9 For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown, Charles Wooley, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes. #60MinutesAustralia
