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Son of late Libyan dictator to be released if he pays $11 million bail

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After 10 years in prison without charge, a Lebanese judge has ordered the release of Hannibal Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan dictator, Moammar Gadhafi. But it’s on condition that he pays $11 million bail, something his lawyers say they will contest.

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  • A Lebanese judge has ordered Hannibal Gaddafi's release after ten years in prison without charge.
  • The release is conditional on an $11 million bail, which Gaddafi's lawyers plan to challenge. 10s
  • Gaddafi will be banned from leaving Lebanon for two months if released. 52s
  • Gaddafi's lawyers argue he has no connection to the Lebanese justice system and is innocent in the disappearance of Moussa al-Sadr. 21s
  • Gaddafi was abducted by Lebanese militants seeking information about Moussa al-Sadr's disappearance. 1m 27s
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