Confusion Hampers Coronavirus-Driven Inmate Releases

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The Justice Department said federal prison officials could consider inmates for early release even if they haven’t yet served half of their sentences, clarifying a shifting policy

The Justice Department said Wednesday that federal prison officials could consider inmates for early release even if they haven’t yet served half of their sentences, clarifying a shifting policy that has sown confusion across the nation’s prisons and courts in recent days.

Dozens of inmates who had been granted early release as part of an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus were told this week they hadn’t served enough time to qualify, according to prisoners and court filings. Inmates, prosecutors and federal judges...

 

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They need the to get them out and start a new crime spree!

The Lunacy is spreading. Another conspiracy? Why not? It's worked before. This World is now captive by Whom?

Cut off visitors ... that is what we are doing at nursing homes

Good. Make room for some Republicans.

'American billionaires have gotten $280 billion richer since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Their net worth is rising at a time when millions and millions of people are finding themselves out of work.' The fleecing of America 🇺🇸 greed

Worked so well for New York. 🙄 I swear, these idiots need to be tried for treason.

Anyone considering committing a federal crime, now is the time.

What a time to commit a crime?!

FreeAssangeNOW

I’m sure they mean criminals like Manafort

if it was a Democrat: 'SOFT ON CRIME!!'

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