In Peru, the jailed American activist Lori Berenson has been ordered freed on parole. Berenson has spent over 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.