Pat Hickey has been released from prison

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Former OCI president Pat Hickey has been released from prison in Brazil.

Hickey had been in prison since August 17 over his alleged involvement in a ticket touting scandal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

A judge in Brazil yesterday ordered his release from prison on bail.

His passport remains in the hands of the Brazilian authorities.

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