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A US State Department spokesperson said that she was unaware of any other legal obstacles that would block the couple’s departure once the requisite paperwork is processed.

After being cleared of charges related to the death of their daughter, the American couple tried to leave Qatar but were prevented from doing so at the airport this afternoon.

Citing lack of evidence, the court has dismissed charges against the American couple, who faced three years in jail after being convicted in March after the death of their eight-year-old daughter.

The verdict date has been set for Nov. 30. Tensions were high in the courtroom today, and in an uncharacteristic outburst, one of the defendants accused the prosecutor of lying.

Authorities also called on the Gulf state to ensure a "fair and expeditious conclusion" to appeal proceedings for an American couple sentenced to jail time following the death of their eight-year-old adopted daughter.

The American couple, who are facing three years in jail after the death of their eight-year-old adopted daughter, have said they have been wrongfully convicted and feel "kidnapped" by Qatar's legal system.

Matt and Grace Huang have recently learned they were convicted of parental neglect. They remain out of jail for now, and both the defense and the prosecutor filed appeals during today's hearing.

The couple's defense lawyer told the Court of Appeals that eight-year-old Gloria saw a doctor regularly and – contrary to the prosecutor’s suggestion – there was no need to bring her in for emergency treatment in the days leading up to her death.