But while international pressure has secured his release, his two colleagues may be more vulnerable.
Canada's new defense minister, a decorated combat vet, has secured his release from the Canadian Forces, eliminating a quirky situation in which he would be overseeing generals who are technically his superiors. .
The court of appeal heard yesterday that had his legal team acquired the exhibits they would have submitted them for DNA testing, which, in all likelihood, would have secured his release 11 years ago.
Confirmation of Charteris' absence came despite the player stating in March 2012 that he had secured his release for all Wales duties before moving to the Top 14 French club.
His bail was set at $100 in that case as well, but he was unable to come up with the money that would have secured his release until his next court date.
Since then, Amnesty has secured the release of thousands of prisoners of conscience.
He has secured the release of thousands of young Burundians who have been wrongfully imprisoned.
Libya has secured the release of six Westerners, paying a ransom of $1 million for each.
So far Britain has secured the release of nine British nationals and four former residents of Britain.
The 25-year-old has secured a release from the two years left on his contract with the New Zealand Warriors, although the deal is subject to him being granted an entry visa to the United Kingdom.
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley revealed on Tuesday that Davies has secured "full release" as part of his two-year contract at Stade Marcel Michelin.
