clemency

The 67-year-old's conditional release after five years in prison has angered left-wing parties, arguing the judiciary should not have shown clemency.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is examining a separate request to offer the brothers clemency - possibly in the form of a pardon.

Apart from parole and clemency, the brothers have also asked a new trial due to additional evidence being discovered in the case.

While Newsom hasn’t publicly commented on the case — and has separately considered granting the brothers’ clemency — his track record on high-profile parole cases doesn’t bode well for the brothers.

Elsewhere, Amnesty International said clemency falls "far short of the justice the Ogoni Nine need".