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British Teen Freed by Royal Pardon After Dubai Jail Stint for Holiday Romance
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British Teen Freed by Royal Pardon After Dubai Jail Stint for Holiday Romance

Marcus Fakana, a 19-year-old Brit, is back home after spending months in a Dubai jail due to a consensual relationship that was legal in the UK but illegal in the UAE. His pardon shines a spotlight on the dramatic legal and cultural differences facing travelers abroad.

Kellan Fitzpatrick