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Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert granted early release: lawyer

A parole committee has decided to grant early ­release to former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert, who is serving a 27-month prison sentence for corruption, his lawyer said yesterday.

“The committee accepted all our arguments,” Shani Illouz told public radio.

“As of now, ­Olmert will be ­released on Sunday.”

She noted the justice ministry could still appeal the decision.

Read the full article by AP at The Australian.