Liverpool fan Michael Shields has been pardoned by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.
The 22-year-old, who is serving a 10-year sentence for the attempted murder of a barman in Bulgaria, is set to leave prison later.
He was jailed in 2005 for the attack, which took place after his team's win in the 2005 Champions League final.
His parents, Michael Snr and Maria, have campaigned for his release since he was convicted.
About time he was released! Funny how his release comes almost immediately after the press have jumped on Straw for the controversial release of the Lockerbie Bomber though. Maybe it's me putting two and two together and coming up with ten? But lets face it, at least now this story takes the edge off 'other things!'
ReplyDeleteWishing Michael and his family all the very best because Michael is where he should be - at home!
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ReplyDeleteLittleJohn speaks out...as if you could ever keep him quiet.
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