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A federal judge cut a bank robber’s sentence by 12 months after Virginia refused to run his state term at the same time as his federal one.
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In 2021, a federal judge granted compassionate release to James Hicks, sentenced to 112 years for robberies at 24. Here is why, and what has changed.
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An Arkansas federal judge cut a life sentence to 300 months for a man with bladder cancer and heart problems, citing COVID-19 risk and his rehabilitation.
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A Virginia federal judge cut a man’s sentence to time served, citing his health risks during COVID-19 and what the court called outstanding rehabilitation.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
A Florida federal judge released a 70-year-old man serving life for drug crimes. He had kidney failure, HIV, and heart disease and had served 26 years.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Yes. In 2021, a federal judge cut Leslie Musgrove’s drug sentence from 292 to 188 months, even though he had gone to trial instead of pleading guilty.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
In 2021, a Florida federal judge granted release to a 72-year-old man with dementia and other illnesses so family could care for him abroad.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
In 2021, an Alabama federal court denied compassionate release to a man convicted of armed bank robberies. Here is why the crime itself mattered.
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A Georgia federal judge released a man serving 481 months for robbery and gun charges, pointing to his education, good conduct, remorse and family support.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
In 2021, a Pennsylvania federal judge granted compassionate release to a man serving 32 years, citing his harsh stacked sentence and strong rehabilitation.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
A Tennessee federal judge granted compassionate release to a father so he could care for his young daughter after his wife died. Here is what the court said.
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A federal judge in Florida granted compassionate release to a remorseful man serving 60 months for receiving child pornography, citing his health risks.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
An Ohio federal judge granted compassionate release to a 49-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease who faced serious danger from COVID-19 in prison.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
A North Carolina federal judge granted compassionate release to a mother of four whose children were in the care of her very sick parents.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
A federal judge in New York released Jimmy Barriga-Beltran, 61, citing his health risks and the GED and drug treatment he completed in prison.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
In 2021, a federal judge in Connecticut granted compassionate release to Samuel Cruz, citing his COVID-19 health risks and strong rehabilitation record.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
In 2021, a Louisiana federal judge granted compassionate release to a 59-year-old man whose colon cancer had spread to his liver and lung.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
In 2021, a New York federal judge granted compassionate release to a man with a skin condition that weakened his immune system and a clean record.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
A California federal judge released Keith Mayfield after the prison failed to diagnose his ongoing chest pain and breathing problems after COVID-19.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
In 2021, an Arkansas federal judge reduced a 1996 life sentence for a drug conspiracy to time served after 20+ years with no prison infractions.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
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