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There was jubilation on Monday when news broke that an Indian appeal court judge had found Billy Irving and the Chennai Six not guilty.
Margaret Blaylock: Wonderful news !!!! What an awesome Christmas present for all of you. God bless every one of you.
Sheila Ogilvie: Just the bestest news! Hope this wee family are reunited really soon
Margaret Shevlin: Great news praying they be home this christmas x
Jack Niall Anderson: Over the moon for them and their families
Andrea Mallon: Great news ..... wishing Billy and all the others a speedy return Tom Curry: About time too!
Barbara MacLean: Thank God- hope he gets home soon
Nikki Warham: Woohooooo Margaret McPhail: Wonderful news. Praise God,!. Lynne Davis: Karen you have no idea how good this makes me feel today. To think David jumped off this boat had a chat with Billy & then he boarded it! This has been such an injustice for everyone involved. I just pray all men get Home to there families ASAP. David I know is smiling for his friend Billy. A true gentleman who David was privileged to call his friend x
Emma Telfer: Over the moon for them don’t know them but Yvonne has never given up on Billy and so glad it’s finally paid off for them! Wish them the best Christmas ever
Marian Milarvie: Fantastic news. Well done to the OT too for consistently keeping this on everyone’s radar way before the national newspapers/media took it up.
Janine Calder: I don’t know them but squealed with delight for them when I heard the news on the radio .
Linda Battison: Wow. Wow, wow wonderful news. What an amazing Christmas present for all the families. Laura Pagan: Such wonderful news, after many years of suffering for these families. Couldn’t be happier for them!! Michelle Gallagher: Amazing news! He might not know everyone in our wee town but we all know Billy now and I’m sure he’s gonna get one hell of a welcome home
Susan Barber: Brilliant news. They are neighbours of my mums. They have never given up hope. Congratulations. Have a wonderful family Christmas x Lauren Files: This is brilliant news! I’m so so happy for you all, best wishes xxx Sheila Smith: Hope he’s home for Xmas. Delighted for everyone
Jane Macrae: Tears of joy and thankfulness for the lads and their loved ones.
Jane Gill: At last!! finally someone has put an end to this madness. an incredible day for the men and their families