Shreveport, Louisiana



From Shreveport‘s KTBS.com of November 19, 2004

Deejay who says she shot husband in self defense is acquitted



A Caddo Parish jury has agreed with a former Shreveport deejay's assertion that she shot her husband in self defense.



Julia Austin was found not guilty late this afternoon of illegal use of a weapon.



She could have faced up to 20 years in prison if convicted.



Austin was a disc jockey at radio station 92.1 The Buzz when she shot her husband, Patrick, two years ago at their home in Shreveport.



The couple had a tempestuous marriage. Patrick Austin testified his wife shot him after he told her to move out.



Julia Austin said her husband beat her and she had to shoot him in self defense.



The Caddo District Court jury deliberated about two hours before returning its verdict.