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Wife of Matthew Hedges reacts to pardon
The wife of jailed British academic, Matthew Hedges, says she is "elated" that her husband has been pardoned by the United Arab Emirates.
Daniela Tejada says the news came as a surprise and she "can't wait to have him back."
Matthew Hedges was jailed for spying in the UAE but a presidential pardon means he can now return home.
(Image: Matthew Hedges and Daniela Tejada)
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