Gay marriage licence row clerk released from jail in US

A county clerk in Kentucky who was locked up for refusing to issue marriage licences to gay couples has been released from jail after five days behind bars.

Gay marriage licence row clerk released from jail in US

A county clerk in Kentucky who was locked up for refusing to issue marriage licences to gay couples has been released from jail after five days behind bars.

US District Judge David Bunning lifted the contempt order against Kim Davis, saying he was satisfied her deputies were fulfilling their obligation to grant licences to same-sex couples in her absence.

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