Sara Mardini and Sean Binder, both volunteers with a Greek nongovernmental organization that helps refugees reach safety, were released from prison in December 2018 on bail. Greek authorities had accused them of people smuggling, espionage, money laundering and participation in a criminal organization. Mardini and Binder are waiting to find out whether their case will proceed to trial.
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