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In Two Sentencing Cases, Supreme Court Sets Limits on Compassionate Release

Court rejects broad interpretation of compassionate release statute

A federal defendant may obtain compassionate release if a district court finds, among other things, that “extraordinary and compelling reasons warrant such a reduction” to his or h...

Commutations in Wisconsin: A Rare Opportunity for Relief

Gov. Tony Evers announced the creation of an executive commutation process, the first opportunity in 25 years for prisoners in Wisconsin. Evan McCarthy reviews what we know about t...

This man is a bus driver and grandfather. A Supreme Court ruling could reimprison him

Anthony Bailey's case is one of about a dozen that could be directly affected by a Supreme Court ruling limiting how prisoners can use the compassionate release program to get out...

Gov. Tony Evers’ commutation process draws support, criticism as applicants seek release

Court clears path for prisoners' release

56 inmates returned from Lanka may secure early release

Judge recommends medical parole for inmate who had been on Texas death row for 47 years

Clarence Curtis Jordan, who is intellectually disabled and had no legal representation for decades, was resentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Sherry Reams, Mark Rice, Joyce Ellwanger and Harlan Richards: Wisconsin clemency debate: Who deserves a second chance?

Wisconsin leaders are debating who in prison should qualify for clemency. A one-size-fits-all approach risks ignoring rehabilitation and growth with age.

Phil Haslanger: Restorative Justice program gives prisoners a chance to heal

In the Restorative Justice program, a small group of selected prisoners go through an 11-week program learning about themselves, about the impact of crimes on victims, about how th...

Ohio Governor Grants Mercy to Man on Death Row For First Time

Weeks before calling to abolish capital punishment in Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine commuted the man’s death sentence to life in prison without parole.

How The Supreme Court Is Tightening Early Prison Release

In recent decisions, the justices restricted the bipartisan First Step Act that President Donald Trump signed in his first term.

Released To Die: Episode 1

Frank Ross was sentenced to die in prison – but after decades behind bars, he faces a new shot at... The post Released To Die: Episode 1 appeared first on Latino USA.

Justices send case of death-row inmate back to lower courts, grant new First Step Act case

The Supreme Court on Monday morning added one new case to its argument docket for the 2026-27 term, granting another case involving the First Step Act, a 2018 criminal justice law...

Automatic Expungement, Easier Medical Parole and Better Good-Time Credits: Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Reforms

Williams said she’s hopeful the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board will recommend her for a pardon later this year. The post Automatic Expungement, Easier Medical Parole and Better G...

Released To Die: Episode 2

Michie, an incarcerated woman serving a life sentence at a Pennsylvania prison, learned early on that she needed to advocate... The post Released To Die: Episode 2 appeared first o...

Released To Die: Episode 3

After months out of prison, Frank Ross’ dementia has progressed. At times, he can no longer remember why he needs... The post Released To Die: Episode 3 appeared first on Latino US...

Sentencing reform bill backed by top judge begins to advance through Senate

A bill that would create a formal process for long-time incarcerated individuals to get a judge to reconsider their sentence was passed by a key Senate committee last month, cr...

Vietnam to release nearly 10,000 prisoners under national amnesty

Vietnam’s President and Party General Secretary Tô Lâm announced Saturday that 9,950 prisoners, including foreign nationals and individuals convicted in high-profile corruption cas...

Can a Heinous Crime Alone Defeat a Prisoner's Claim for Remission?

Read how the Gauhati High Court clarified the legal principles governing remission and premature release of life convicts.

Appeals – Defendant’s release from prison moots his appeal

Where a defendant appealing the denial of his motion to reduce his term of imprisonment was released from prison after his term of imprisonment was completed, that mooted his appea...

Wisconsin’s commutation moment: open letters on justice and public safety

Odisha panel clears early release of prime convict in murder of Graham Staines

Odisha State Sentence Review Board has recommended Dara Singh’s release on the grounds of ‘good behaviour’

Pennsylvanians sentenced to life hope for second chance

Pennsylvania lawmakers face an approaching deadline for new sentencing guidelines after the state Supreme Court ruled mandatory life for second-degree murder unconstitutional.

Man convicted as juvenile in Comeaux High murder case seeks early release

BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- More than six years after the killing of Lafayette teen Matthew Carter shocked the Acadiana community, one of those convicted in the case appeared at the...