Ex-state Sen. Carlos Uresti to be released early from federal prison

Former state senator Carlos Uresti is set to be released from federal prison on Friday after serving four years and four months of his 12-year sentence for money laundering and fraud. Uresti's attorney confirmed the early release but did not provide details on what led to the shortened sentence. Uresti expressed personal growth and a sense of freedom in a press release, and he will be joining a law firm after his release.