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HE'S OUT ! From correspondents in London 04may02 A MAN sentenced to six months in jail for earning money by recovering balls from a golf course lake and selling them was freed on bail today while he appeals his sentence. The jailing of John Collinson, who made a living retrieving lost balls and selling them on for 15 pence (A43 cents), prompted a public outcry and spawned questions in the House of Commons. Collinson, who was jailed last week for theft, left prison this afternoon after the Court of Appeal granted him bail. "I am very pleased and so is he. He is delighted to be going home," said Collinson's lawyer, Lynne Fantham. Fantham said Collinson's appeal against his sentence would be heard in the next few weeks. He has yet to decide whether he will appeal his conviction as well. The Associated Press regards dean laffan real world productions melbourne, australia ph +613-9419-3966 Mobile 0418-525-315 -- Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. - Anon. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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