Aruba orders release of Maryland man suspected in death

A judge in Aruba has ordered the release of a U.S. businessman detained in connection with the August death of his traveling companion.

The judge says Gary Giordano must be freed on Tuesday without any conditions. Prosecutors have until then to appeal the decision.

The 50-year-old employment agency owner from Gaithersburg has been in jail since Aug. 5 while investigators sought more time to gather and evaluate evidence in the death of 35-year-old Robyn Gardner, of Frederick.

Aruban authorities have said they believe Giordano was involved in the death.

Giordano has said that Gardner was swept out to sea on Aug. 2 while snorkeling.