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May 26, 2010

Jailed US Activist Lori Berenson Paroled in Peru
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In Peru, the jailed American activist Lori Berenson has been ordered
freed on parole. Berenson has spent nearly fourteen years in prison
after hooded Peruvian military judges convicted her of collaborating
with the rebel group MRTA. She has consistently maintained her
innocence. Berenson’s husband and attorney, Aníbal Apari Sánchez,
praised the ruling.

Aníbal Apari Sánchez: "I think the judiciary has shown that despite
pressure, that despite opinions to the contrary that she is a danger to
society, I think the judge has shown that she has enough autonomy to put
forth objective judicial decisions. In this case, we are talking about
an objective resolution."

Lori Berenson and her year-old son Salvador are expected to be released
as early as today, but Lori may be required to stay in Peru for the next
five years on parole.



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