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.
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Mother of four granted release to care for children (2021)
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.
Education and rehabilitation help win release (2021)
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.
Father of three granted release for health and rehab (2021)
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.
Judge grants release to man with spreading cancer (2021)
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.
Judge grants release in fraud case over COVID risk (2021)
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.
Release granted after prison left symptoms untreated (2021)
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.
Judge cuts life sentence to time served in Arkansas (2021)
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.
Man with asthma and hypertension granted release (2021)
In 2021, a federal judge cut a man’s 12-month supervised release violation sentence to time served because of his COVID-19 health risks.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Judge reduces 20-year sentence after rehabilitation (2021)
In 2021, a federal judge cut Dontai Cabrera’s 20-year sentence to 156 months, citing his rehabilitation and a sentence longer than many for murder.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Father released to care for his sick mother and sons (2021)
A federal judge granted compassionate release to a father whose ill mother could no longer care for his two sons, citing his own health risks too.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Judge cuts 38.5-year bank robbery sentence to 20.5 (2021)
In 2021, a federal judge cut Derrick McCreary’s 38.5-year sentence for two bank robberies to 20.5 years, citing its harshness and his growth in prison.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Mother of young children granted release (2021)
In 2021, a federal judge granted compassionate release to a mother with COVID-19 risk factors whose young children were with an ailing grandmother.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Release granted to HIV-positive man after COVID-19 (2021)
A federal judge granted compassionate release to a man with HIV and diabetes who had been hospitalized with COVID-19 and still had uncontrolled blood pressure.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Stroke victim granted compassionate release (2021)
In 2021, a federal judge granted compassionate release to Scott Tran, who could not get needed therapy in prison after a stroke and had kidney disease.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Cancer survivor granted compassionate release (2021)
A federal judge released a testicular cancer survivor at high COVID-19 risk who was also needed at home to care for his wife’s disabled daughter.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
COVID-19 survivor granted compassionate release (2021)
In 2021, a federal judge granted compassionate release to Gregory Cameron, who had survived COVID-19 in prison but still faced serious health risks.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Judge frees 70-year-old serving two life sentences
A Pennsylvania federal judge granted compassionate release to a 70-year-old man who had served nearly 27 years of two life sentences for drug crimes.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
COVID-19 risk leads to release for 60-year-old man (2021)
In 2021, a federal judge granted compassionate release to Jose Salas-Arroyo, 60, because of his COVID-19 risk and the 95% of his sentence he had served.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.
Man with several health problems granted release (2021)
In 2021, a federal judge granted compassionate release to a 57-year-old man with high blood pressure, repeated infections, and lung problems.
Outcomes vary. A past result does not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other case.