U.S. couple released by Qatar in child death celebrate their return

(L-R) Emmanuel (son), Matthew Huang and Josiah (son) watch as Grace Huang lights a candle during their first public appearance after leaving Qatar, at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, California December 7, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn

PASADENA, Calif. (Reuters) - An American couple convicted and later cleared in Qatar of wrongdoing in the death of their adopted African-born daughter celebrated their return to Los Angeles with a jubilant church service on Sunday morning.

When the pastor announced the arrival of Matthew and Grace Huang along with their children Josiah and Emmanuel, the congregation of 3,000 people applauded and cheered.