The two remain free, pending a final appeal, but face 13 years in prison.

Santos will remain free pending the outcome of the appeal process.

He faced 18 months in prison, but remained free pending the outcome of his appeal.

He has been free on bond, pending his appeal.

The other three men sentenced yesterday will remain free pending their appeals.

She is free pending a possible appeal of her conviction.

He was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, but remained free pending an appeal.

He will remain free pending a hearing on a new trial.

He remains free pending a determination of his fitness for prison.

But today they considered it an important victory that he will remain free pending his appeal.