Married At First Sight star Stacey Hampton loses case against the Australian Federal Police over search warrants linked to her X-rated adult content By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:27, 18 September 2024 | Updated: 08:05, 18 September 2024 e-mail 8 shares View comments A former Married At First Sight star has lost her case against the Australian Federal Police over an early-morning raid on her home linked to her OnlyFans content. Police searched the home of Stacey Lee Hampton, a former MAFS contestant and ex-partner of Rebels bikie boss Shane Smith, in September 2023 on the allegation she may not have declared income she received from work on OnlyFans . Ms Hampton said the search warrant was 'invalid' and an 'abuse of power' because it did not adequately specify the allegation of wrongdoing underpinning it.
She faced The Federal Court in Adelaide on Wednesday and was told she had lost her battle with the AFP and Services Australia and had to pay their court costs, The Daily Telegraph reported. Ms Hampton now faces a huge legal bill of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Following her appearance in court, Ms Hampton wrote on Instagram: 'Today wasn't the outcome I anticipated, however I will always stand up for what's right.
' 'At the end of the day this was to show the little guy that you have a voice, use it, be proud and believe in yourself.' 'Unfortunately this is how the system works but never give up hope, let your light keep shining. Fight for what you believe in, the truth.
Married At First Sight star Stacey Hampton has lost her case against the Australian Federal Police over search warrants linked to her X-rated adult content 'This was a proud moment for me. I have grown so much in the last 12 months and came out stronger and wiser.' The Federal Court heard in August that Ms Hampton may not have declared her true income over an 18-month period and Services Australia held concerns she may have improperly received carer payments.
But Ms Hampton, who appeared in court and was representing herself during a civil judicial review application, said the search warrant was 'invalid' and an 'abuse of power' because it did not adequately specify the allegation of wrongdoing underpinning it. 'It (the warrant) is too broad,' she said. 'There are too many types of incomes.
' She also objected to an interview with a Services Australia officer that took place during the search. She told the court the interview would not have happened at her home without what she argued was an invalid warrant. Police searched the home of Ms Hampton, the former MAFS contestant and ex-partner of Rebels bikie boss Shane Smith, in September 2023, on the allegation she may not have declared income she received from work on OnlyFans 'They had to exercise it through the channel of the search warrants,' she said.
'It wasn't hand delivered at the door. 'They were using the search warrant to conduct that interview.' Justice Stephen McDonald said the case would hang on whether the 'face of the warrants' met the legal standard outlined by the High Court.
Paul d'Assumpcao, counsel for the AFP and Services Australia, argued the terms of the warrant were 'well within the threshold of what is acceptable by the courts'. He disputed Ms Hampton's characterisation the stated allegation on the warrant was not sufficient and said the warrant provided more information that what was required by the Criminal Code. He also argued the courts had recognised the need to provide investigative agencies like the AFP with 'sufficient flexibility' in how they investigated alleged criminal offences.
Ms Hampton said the search warrant was 'invalid' and an 'abuse of power' because it did not adequately specify the allegation of wrongdoing underpinning it Read More MAFS star Stacey Hampton reveals reason behind her legal battle with the Australian Federal Police as she is pictured leaving federal court 'Balance has to be struck at some point,' he said. 'At what level do we cross the line and say that (the information provided on a warrant) is good enough?' Justice McDonald said a warrant did not need to offer the particularity of an indictment and the complexity of the case arose in 'how to draw the line' in what was required on a warrant. Ms Hampton has two sons, Kosta and Kruz, that she shared with Mr Smith.
Mr Smith died in a motorcycle crash in Adelaide in September 2022. Ms Hampton has not been charged with any crimes and there is no accusation of any wrongdoing on her part. Shane Smith (left) died in a motorcycle crash in Adelaide in September 2022 Justice McDonald said he would 'reserve his decision' and deliver it at a later date.
Speaking with NewsWire earlier this year, Ms Hampton said she would pursue damages against the government if she won her case. 'I haven't been arrested and nothing has come from this,' she said. 'But to me, it's the principle, the fact they came to my house for no reason, as an admitted lawyer, at 6am, with my two children who had lost their father, and traumatised us.
' 'What's that done to my mental health, my children's health, also my work, being able to work?' OnlyFans Married At First Sight Australia Adelaide Share or comment on this article: Married At First Sight star Stacey Hampton loses case against the Australian Federal Police over search warrants linked to her X-rated adult content e-mail 8 shares Add comment.
