Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest released from prison pending appeal outcome

Former national ski coachBertrand Charesthas been released from prison, pending the outcome of his appeal.

Two years ago, Charestwas found guilty of 37 sex-related charges against nine former athletes, including some who were minors at the time of the offences.

Charest appealed his conviction on all 37 counts,as well as his 12-year prison term.

Charest argued that there had been a"significant change in circumstances" namely that the Crown concededthat 20 of the 37 countshe was convictedof needed to be thrown out.

He argued the Crown's concessionshould havean impact on the validity of his conviction and the lengthof his sentence.