It could end the legal imprisonment of all of these detainees there.

NPR: Detainee Suits Caught Between Congress, High Court

Although there was never much argument about his guilt, the legal proceedings that led to his imprisonment have caused a long debate.

ECONOMIST: Louisiana faces up to the old question

The judge sentenced a driver to two years imprisonment in March - lower than the legal requirement of three years' minimum - as the driver "actively compensate(d) the victims", said the report.

BBC: China morning round-up: Wang Lijun in court