13/05/2013

Huhne And Pryce Released After 62 Days

Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce have been released from jailed after serving 62 days of their respective eight-month sentences.

The 58-year-old former cabinet minister and his 60-year-old ex-wife were jailed on March 11 for perverting the course of justice, relating to Pryce taking speeding points on behalf of Huhne.

Both will wear electronic tags as part of the early release agreement.

(MH/CD)


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