NEW : `` My two daughters have arrived from the U.S. and we are very pleased with the release of my husband and their father . '' Television footage shows Sarath Fonseka walking out of prison . The former president was convicted in 2009 for the murder and rape of a young woman during his time as Sri Lanka's army chief from 1983 to 1987. He fell out of favor with President Rajapaksa after challenging him in elections .
NEW : Television footage shows Sarath Fonseka walking out of prison . The former president was convicted in 2009 for the murder and rape of a young woman during his time as Sri Lanka's army chief from 1983 to 1987. He fell out of favor with President Rajapaksa after challenging him in elections .