Cheers in Greek court as Kerry humanitarian Sean Binder found not guilty after eight-year ordeal

A packed Greek court erupts as Seán Binder and fellow volunteers are cleared after years of legal uncertainty

A packed Greek court erupted in cheers tonight as a Kerry humanitarian was found not guilty of people smuggling, belonging to a criminal organisation and money laundering almost eight years after the charges were first brought.

The trial of Sean Binder and 23 other humanitarians who had been volunteering to save refugees from drowning in the sea off Lesvos in Greece concluded on Thursday night at almost 8.20pm local time.