confession

He could have been released after six and a half years if he had given a false confession - something he has said he was never willing to do.

Jurors were previously told Mr Sharif’s case was that Ms Batool was responsible for Sara’s death, and he made a false confession in a phone call and also in a note to protect his wife.

Jurors were previously told Mr Sharif's case was that Ms Batool was responsible for Sara's death, and he made a false confession in a phone call and also in a note to protect his wife.

Jurors were told Mr Sharif's case was that Ms Batool was responsible for Sara's death, and he made a false confession in a phone call and also in a note to protect his wife.

She believes the FSB subsequently added to the transcript a confession of guilt that Arseny never made.