"He will be released from jail after the High Court order reaches the lower court, " Mr Prasadam's lawyer, Prashant Jena, said.

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Geragos sent a letter Thursday to Starr and Attorney General Janet Reno, requesting McDougal be released from jail until the inquiry into alleged payments to Hale is complete.

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On Monday (April 6th), in the face of widespread alarm at the release of child molesters from jail, he announced plans to close a loophole which allowed dangerous paedophiles to be released from prison without supervision.

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