Middlesex, NJ: Dharun Ravi, an Indian American student was released from prison on June 19 after spending 20 days behind bars for spying on his gay roommate, but will not be deported to his native country India.
The 20-year-old former Rutgers University student walked out from the Middlesex County Jail after serving 20 days of his month-long jail term.
In accordance with New Jersey state rules, Ravi earned five days credit for good behavior and a similar number for working in jail.
Ravi, who moved to America with his parents when he was about five years old, is a permanent resident of the US but not a citizen.
The US Immigra-tion and Customs Enforcement (USICE) said Ravi would not be deported to India after taking into account his record.
