Jailed mother released - says she is trying to forgive

Last updated 7.05 p.m: A mother who was jailed for three months after being found guilty of withholding access to her husband for their son was set free this evening after the granting of a presidential pardon, and told reporters she is trying to forgive for what had happened to her. The woman  was released after President George Abela signed a decree granting her a pardon. He also had a meeting with her son.  The woman said she still could not believe what she had been through and she could not wait to return home. She said she is trying to forgive whoever had landed her in prison. She thanked a particular prison warder for being a pillar of strength and said that her appeal to the authorities and the courts was to listen to the children in cases such as this - whatever their age.  She also thanked the Maltese people and the media for helping her. The Cabinet recommended the presidential pardon after discussing it at this morning's meeting.  The Attorney General last week advised the government to recommend the pardon.  The government said it took the decision after considering the circumstances of the case. This was the first Cabinet meeting after the woman was jailed. She had...