World Alert: British academic Matthew Hedges pardoned by UAE of espionage charges, released from prison

A report from the state news agency says the pardon came in response to a letter from Hedges's family to UAE's president asking for clemency. Prior to the announcement, news agencies said UAE showed a video in which Hedges confessed to working for British intelligence. He was one of 785 prisoners pardoned on UAE's national day.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Nov 26, 3:40 AM     British academic Matthew Hedges pardoned by UAE of espionage charges, released from prison A report from the state news agency says the pardon came in response to a letter from Hedges's family to UAE's president asking for clemency. Prior to the announcement, news agencies said UAE showed a video in which Hedges confessed to working for British intelligence. He was one of 785 prisoners pardoned on UAE's national day. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071