Jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields set to be freed after pardon
Liverpool fan Michael Shields, who was jailed for 15 years in Bulgaria for the attempted murder of a barman, has been pardoned, his lawyer said today.
Shields, 22, was convicted after a disturbance following Liverpool's European Cup victory in Turkey in 2005.
He was later transferred to a prison in the UK.
His pardon follows a campaign by his family, MPs, clergymen, Liverpool players and many others, who believe he is innocent.
His lawyer said he would be freed today.
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