In a reversal on 8 September 2012 he was acquitted of the charges of apostasy and extortion, and sentenced to time served for the charge of "propaganda against the regime," and immediately released.
Nunha revocación o 8 de setembro de 2012 foi absolto dos cargos de apostasía e extorsión, e condenado ao tempo xa cumprido pola acusación de "propaganda contra o réxime", e inmediatamente liberado.