All articles tagged with #sentence reduction
Brazil’s Congress overrode Lula’s veto to pass a law reducing Jair Bolsonaro’s prison term for the 2022 coup attempt from 27 years and three months to 22 years and one month, and shortening time in closed regime, potentially allowing a move to an open regime by 2028; the measure also reduces sentences for about 280 other convicts and now awaits Supreme Court review, with Lula having not commented.
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, has had nearly three years shaved off her original 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors, with her projected release date now set for December 30, 2031.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is expected to be released from prison in 2028, with his release date set for May 8, 2028, according to federal inmate records. His sentence could be reduced if he completes a drug treatment program, and his attorneys have filed an appeal against his conviction and sentence. Combs was sentenced to 50 months after being convicted on prostitution-related charges but was acquitted of the most serious charges.
Despite the Trump-era First Step Act allowing thousands of nonviolent federal offenders to leave prison sooner, implementation issues have led to some inmates remaining incarcerated months longer than they should. Problems include miscalculation of earned time credits and a lack of capacity in halfway houses. Advocates and experts highlight the need for better execution and resources to ensure eligible inmates are released on time, as mandated by the law.
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, has had her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors shortened by two years, according to new records. Her release date is now projected to be December 12, 2032. The reduction in sentence is in line with federal guidelines, which require individuals convicted of federal offenses to serve 85% of their mandated sentence. Holmes, who had been out on bail since 2018, will now serve approximately nine years and seven months. Her co-conspirator, Sunny Balwani, also had two years shaved off his 13-year sentence. Holmes has appealed her conviction, and proceedings are ongoing.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has apologized to the victims of a government-sponsored sexual freedom law passed last October that inadvertently allowed hundreds of convicted sex offenders to have their sentences reduced. The law is set to undergo reform this coming week to address the legal loophole. Courts have reduced the sentences of 978 sexual offenders under the sexual freedom law and at least 104 convicts have been granted early release.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has apologized to the victims of a government-sponsored sexual freedom law that inadvertently allowed hundreds of convicted sex offenders to have their sentences reduced. The law is set to undergo reform this coming week to address the legal loophole. Courts have reduced the sentences of 978 sexual offenders under the law, and at least 104 convicts have been granted early release.
New Hampshire's Supreme Court rejected Pamela Smart's latest attempt to get a sentence reduction for her role in plotting with her teenage lover to have her husband killed in 1990. Smart, who is serving life in prison, has denied knowledge of the plot. The court dismissed her petition, saying it would violate the separation of powers to order the council to reconsider a "political" question. Smart's spokeswoman said the ruling was a "continuing disappointment." Smart can refile a petition with the council every two years.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has rejected Pamela Smart's latest challenge to her life sentence in prison. Smart was convicted in 1991 for convincing her teenage lover to kill her husband. She asked the state's highest court last year to reverse Governor Chris Sununu's decision to deny her a commutation hearing. The court ruled that it does not have oversight power to direct the governor and his executive council to reconsider Smart's request for a sentence reduction. Smart's only chance at release is if the New Hampshire executive branch grants her a reduction of sentence or a commutation.