Matthew "Matty" Gonzales is on a plane headed for the United States, according to family members. He will land in Chicago this afternoon.

Gonzales has been in jail in the Abu Dhabi desert for nine weeks for bringing his prescribed painkillers into the country without documentation.

On Saturday, Gonzales will attend his mother’s funeral in Milwaukee. His mother passed away a few months ago and her memorial service is this weekend.

He will also attend the benefit at the Nomad World Pub on Sunday.  The funds raised will go towards Gonzales' family members who spent almost $100,000 on legal fees. Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee for updates on Gonzales.