The Bureau of Prisons has a new compassionate release policy
The BOP's new Program Statement 5050.51 drops the 18-month rule and some family categories. Here is what changed for families.
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Bernie Madoff dies in federal custody at FCI Butner
Bernie Madoff, a Criminal Center client, died at FCI Butner in 2021 after his judge denied the compassionate release request our firm filed for him.
Why the BOP rarely granted compassionate release
A 2018 report found the BOP denied 94 percent of compassionate release requests, and 266 people died waiting. Here is how the First Step Act responded.
Ex-Massachusetts speaker speaks out on prison health care
Sal DiMasi, released on compassionate release after cancer in federal prison, says the Bureau of Prisons fails sick people. Here is what he shared.
Why older prisoners rarely get compassionate release
Prisons hold more older people than ever, yet few get compassionate release. Here is why the process is slow, how often it fails, and what changed.
BOP denies release to gravely ill ex-Birmingham mayor
In 2018, the BOP denied compassionate release to former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford, 72, despite end-stage lung disease and heart failure.