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On 24 December 2007 Kim Wheatley The Advertiser reported “Hicks may talk on release”.

It said that confessed terror suspect David Hicks, is likely to show his face to the public and make a statement when released on Saturday morning. His lawyer yesterday confirmed the scenario amid intense speculation that Hicks would be driven from the gates of Yatala Labour Prison into hiding or secretly shifted to a new jail beforehand.  The move would limit the expected media frenzy to document Hicks' movements from almost six years of solitary confinement to freedom.  "I think you'll find that the manner in which he's released will enable photographs to be taken of him," lawyer David McLeod said yesterday.

Mr McLeod also confirmed the former Guantanamo Bay detainee would make a statement on his release, although he would not elaborate on its likely content. "He's going to say whatever it is, either personally or through his family members on Saturday morning - that's when the event will be," he said. With the huge interest in Hicks' release, Correctional Services officials yesterday confirmed that all visits for other prisoners had been cancelled on Saturday morning.

Mr McLeod and Hicks' father Terry disputed interstate reports that the former Muslim extremist was suffering from agoraphobia and panic attacks. "This has been misconstrued . . . he got a bit anxious when he was taken to Holden Hill police station, which is completely understandable because they were in uniform and he didn't know what was going on," Mr Hicks said. "I think when he gets out of Yatala, he'll be a bit overawed, but I think he'll be OK. This time he's coming out with family."

Hicks, 32, will be placed on an interim control order.

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