‘Fallen' anti-arpartheid hero released from prison

Anti-apartheid hero Allan Boesak, whose reputation was crushed by fraud and theft convictions, walked out of prison today, smiling broadly and continuing to protest his innocence.

Boesak served a year in prison after his conviction on four counts of fraud and theft for stealing 400,000 dollars (£285,000) from donations made to his Foundation for Peace and Justice charity, including money donated by singer Paul Simon.