Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges

The High Court in the northern city of Alor Setar ruled that prosecutors failed to prove that Tom Felix, 34, had control, custody or possession of the drugs in the case. "The accused is, therefore, released and acquitted," Alor Setar High Court judge Evawani Farisyta Mohammad said. Felix, in court wearing a white shirt and trousers, his hands cuffed, looked visibly pleased as the judge delivered the decision. His parents, Jean Luc and Sylvie Felix, embraced after the ruling. "We are very happy, relieved.