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Family of Yogurt Shop exoneree breaks silence on $35M settlement in new '48 Hours' podcast
By KEYE at CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
The widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce, one of four men exonerated in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders, are calling the family's $10 million share of a $35
Why this matters in Westlake News
The $35 million settlement, with the Pierce family receiving $10 million, brings a measure of financial closure to a case that has haunted the Austin community for decades. This settlement is a significant development in the long and complex saga of the yogurt shop murders, and its impact will be felt locally. The fact that the family of Maurice Pierce, one of the men wrongly accused and later exonerated, is speaking out about the settlement in a podcast suggests that they are seeking to reclaim their story and find some sense of justice. As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of this tragedy, the settlement serves as a reminder of the need for continued vigilance and oversight in the local justice system to prevent similar miscarriages of justice from occurring in the future. The Pierce family's story will likely resonate with many in Westlake and the broader Austin area.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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