American journalist Philip Jacobson freed from prison in Indonesia

Philip Jacobson, who turned 31 on Sunday, was jailed last week in the city of Palangkaraya and was facing up to five years in prison after he attended a public meeting between local lawmakers and indigenous rights activists in December. - JP/ANN

JAKARTA: An American journalist was released from prison in and would be deported "as soon as possible" for a visa violation, authorities said on Monday (Jan 27).

Philip Jacobson, who turned 31 on Sunday, was jailed last week in the city of Palangkaraya and was facing up to five years in prison after he attended a public meeting between local lawmakers and indigenous rights activists in December.