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Process by which inmates in criminal justice systems may be eligible for immediate release
Compassionate release is a process by which inmates in criminal justice systems may be eligible for immediate early release on grounds of "particularly
Compassionate_release
2009 Scottish release of the Lockerbie bomber
released from prison on compassionate grounds on 20 August 2009 by the Scottish Government, having served 8+1⁄2 years of a life sentence. His release
Release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi
Release_of_Abdelbaset_al-Megrahi
Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing (1952–2012)
possibility. He decided to drop his appeal two days before he was released on compassionate grounds by the Scottish Government on 20 August 2009. Doctors
Abdelbaset_al-Megrahi
American economist
Parish was released from federal prison on March 24, 2021. Court documents reveal that Al Parish initially filed for compassionate release on April 10
Al_Parish
American mobster
wins compassionate release from prison". NY Daily News. Retrieved February 21, 2026. "Elderly mobster with late-stage cancer granted compassion release from
Gregory_Scarpa_Jr.
United States federal statute
their primary residence where practicable (Section 401); expand compassionate release (also "reduction in sentencing" or "RIS") for terminally ill patients
First_Step_Act
1988 aircraft bombing over Scotland
Khalifah Fhimah, was acquitted. In 2009, Megrahi was released by the Scottish Government on compassionate grounds after being diagnosed with prostate cancer
Pan_Am_Flight_103
Restraint of a person's liberty by judicial or other detention
given a compassionate release they are no longer considered prisoners and are released to the outside world. A prisoner of war may be released as a result
Imprisonment
American former drug trafficker linked to Harlem's Apollo Theater
In October 2020 the Southern District of New York granted him compassionate release, reducing his sentence to time served. Fisher is also widely reported
Guy_Fisher
American criminal (1939–2023)
continuously between the ages of 16 and 83, when he was released in 2023 under California's compassionate release law passed that year. He died 81 days later. Becoming
Ruchell_Magee
Convicted murderer and member of the "Manson family" (1948–2009)
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opposed Atkins's release, stating: I don't believe in [compassionate release]. I think that they have to stay in, they have
Susan_Atkins
Cuban-American drug kingpin
confinement conditions. In 2021, a widely reported petition for compassionate release cited serious health concerns, including chronic illnesses, mental
Sal_Magluta
American mobster (1939–2021)
career as a mobster since he wouldn’t be released before dying in 2021. Gotti's requests for compassionate release under the First Step Act, citing his failing
Peter_Gotti
Federal prison in Butner, North Carolina, US
no 'compassionate release' for Parnell brothers prior to May hearings". April 12, 2021. "Parnell brothers are also asking for 'compassionate release'".
Federal Correctional Complex, Butner
Federal_Correctional_Complex,_Butner
Accomplice in The Onion Field murder
incarcerated at Deuel Vocational Institution. In 2011, Powell was denied compassionate release despite a diagnosis of terminal prostate cancer. Joseph Wambaugh
Gregory_Powell_(murderer)
2022 film by Steve James
A Compassionate Spy is a 2022 American documentary film written and directed by Steve James. It premiered out of competition at the 79th edition of the
A_Compassionate_Spy
United States Supreme Court case
retroactively "extraordinary and compelling reasons" for granting compassionate release. Prior to 1984, federal criminal sentencing was carried out by all
Rutherford_v._United_States
Conditional release of a prisoner
In China, prisoners are often granted medical parole or compassionate release, which releases them on the grounds that they must receive medical treatment
Parole
American lawyer
prison in Fort Worth, Texas. Stewart was released from prison on December 31, 2013, on a compassionate release order because of her terminal breast cancer
Lynne_Stewart
American convicted felon
laboratory equipment was stored. On July 27, 2020, Pickard was granted compassionate release from federal prison 20 years into his sentence. Prior to his arrest
William_Leonard_Pickard
American drug kingpin
sentence in federal prison, imposed in 1990, before obtaining a "compassionate release" on September 30, 2024. Pray headed operations that distributed
Akbar_Pray
Temporary parole for prisoners in England and Wales
in English and Welsh prisons. ROTL is divided into three categories: compassionate licence This class of licence is granted for exceptional personal circumstances
Temporary_licence
Global grief-related support and funeral access policies for incarcerated individuals
individuals experiencing grief, loss, or family crisis. These include compassionate release, temporary escorted leave for funerals or hospital visits, and increasingly
Compassionate_reprieve
2026 United States Supreme Court case
not among the "extraordinary and compelling reasons" that justify compassionate release. Joe Fernandez was indicted in 2013 for his role in the assassination
Fernandez_v._United_States
American drug dealer and gang leader
epidemic in the Bronx. On April 3, 2025, Garcia was granted compassionate release. She was released on April 9, 2025. The Hoe Avenue Crew was a heroin ring
Rosalie_Garcia
American financier and con artist (1938–2021)
Denied Compassionate Release From Prison". Bloomberg News. Stempel, Jonathan (June 4, 2020). "Bernard Madoff fails to win compassionate release from prison"
Bernie_Madoff
American bank robber (born 1940)
His scheduled release date according to the Bureau of Prisons is May 29, 2034, at age 94. Rogge applied for release on compassionate grounds in 2021
Leslie_Isben_Rogge
American politician and convicted embezzler (born 1953)
letter asking for compassionate release from federal prison". 9 May 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021. "Ex-Dixon Comptroller Released From Prison Halfway
Rita_Crundwell
Syrian-born arms dealer
extraordinary and compelling reasons for compassionate release, but that 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) factors weighed against releasing him. Meet the 'Prince of Marbella'
Monzer_al-Kassar
American FBI agent and convicted felon (born 1940)
of contracting COVID-19, citing a 2018 federal law allowing for compassionate release under "extraordinary" circumstances, such as age, health and other
John_Connolly_(FBI_agent)
American mobster (born 1929)
Rochester, Minnesota. His projected release date is November 7, 2054. In April 2025, Manna was released on compassionate release at the age of 95. He was suffering
Louis_Manna
Egyptian-born militant (born 1954)
al-Megrahi (the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing) was granted compassionate release from jail in Scotland to return to Libya. Abu Talb was born in Port
Abu_Talb
Italian-American mobster (1917–2020)
heart and kidney problems. Franzese was denied compassionate release in July 2016. Franzese was released from the Federal Medical Center in Devens, Massachusetts
Sonny_Franzese
British novelist (born 1959)
with terminal bladder cancer. Following a successful campaign for compassionate release, he was freed from prison on 22 September 2000 to spend his final
Roberta_Kray
Life sentence that lasts until the death of the prisoner
offender is never considered for parole, although they may still be released on compassionate grounds at the discretion of the home secretary. Whole-life orders
Life imprisonment in England and Wales
Life_imprisonment_in_England_and_Wales
Low-security prison in New Jersey, US
no 'compassionate release' for Parnell brothers prior to May hearings". April 12, 2021. "Parnell brothers are also asking for 'compassionate release'".
Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix
Federal_Correctional_Institution,_Fort_Dix
Fake FBI plot in New York, United States
government misconduct. In July 2023, Judge Colleen McMahon ordered the compassionate release of three of the conspirators, saying they had only participated
2009_Bronx_terrorism_plot
American mayor (1948–2019)
Alabama. At the time of his death, Langford was hospitalized on compassionate release from serving a 15-year federal prison sentence. Langford was born
Larry_Langford
Colombian drug lord (1939–2022)
Orejuela submitted an application to a Miami federal judge seeking compassionate early release pursuant to the First Step Act. The application was made despite
Gilberto_Rodríguez_Orejuela
Haitian-American police brutality victim (born 1966)
February 2021, Volpe's request for a COVID-related compassionate release was denied. He was released from prison on April 13, 2023. Jack Smith, then a
Assault_of_Abner_Louima
Criminal punishment
countries where de facto life terms are used, a release on humanitarian grounds (also known as compassionate release) is commonplace, such as in the case of Abdelbaset
Life_imprisonment
American activist and prisoner (1950–2023)
a reduction of sentence by applying to the sentencing court for compassionate release under the First Step Act, but relief was once again denied. On November
Mutulu_Shakur
Mexican-American judge (born 1971)
district-court-judge-uses-compassionate-release-as-a-second-look-resentencing-provision/ "Federal District Court Uses Compassionate Release as a Second Look Resentencing
Marina_Garcia_Marmolejo
American political philosophy
Compassionate conservatism is an American political philosophy that stresses using conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general
Compassionate_conservatism
American crime boss (1929–1993)
California State Prison, Corcoran. His wife requested that he be released on compassionate release, but he died on November 9, before the process began. "When
Joe_"Pegleg"_Morgan
Libyan accused of the Lockerbie bombing (born 1956)
decision of the court and sentenced to life imprisonment, but later released on compassionate grounds, having always maintained his innocence. Fhimah was born
Lamin_Khalifah_Fhimah
Serbian war criminal (born 1942)
reported to be terminally ill with only months to live. A request for compassionate release was denied. In April 2026, Mladić suffered a health emergency and
Ratko_Mladić
American convicted criminal (born December 21st, 1950)
sentence. Martorano was released from United States Penitentiary, Coleman, Florida, on October 5, 2015, on a compassionate release order. "George Martorano
George_Martorano
Greek Marxist-Leninist Urban Guerrilla
definitive time served (25 years) before any path to early release (excluding Compassionate release, which is a different procedure under article 557 of the
Alexandros_Giotopoulos
Medium-security prison in West Virginia, US
no 'compassionate release' for Parnell brothers prior to May hearings". 12 April 2021. "Parnell brothers are also asking for 'compassionate release'".
Federal Correctional Institution, Hazelton
Federal_Correctional_Institution,_Hazelton
American criminal organization
and was released on October 16, 2024. Terry Flenory was released to home confinement on May 5, 2020, after being granted a compassionate release due to
Black_Mafia_Family
2025 American crime drama TV series
ex-prosecutor and defense attorney hired by Theresa to arrange Bart's release Kate Mulgrew as Theresa Bowers, Bart's girlfriend and Ray's adoptive mother
Dope_Thief
Greek-American criminal organization
old Velentzas, still serving life in prison, filed a motion for a compassionate release due to health conditions. As of September 15, 2023, Velentzas was
Velentzas_Organization
1970 attacks in California, US
bids for parole.[citation needed] On July 21, 2023, Magee received compassionate release and died a few weeks later; he had spent 67 years of his life in
Marin County Civic Center attacks
Marin_County_Civic_Center_attacks
United States federal medical prison
2022). "El Rukn general at center of bizarre Libyan terror plot to be released from prison". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 23 July 2023. "El Rukn Member
Federal Medical Center, Rochester
Federal_Medical_Center,_Rochester
American intelligence translator (born 1991)
through the BOP, which he held has sole authority to grant her compassionate release. Winner tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2020. By September
Reality_Winner
1969 murders in Los Angeles, US
inmate. Atkins had been denied parole 14 times, and her request for compassionate release had also been denied. Patricia Krenwinkel (born 1947): Imprisoned
Tate–LaBianca_murders
Uyghur political activist (born 1946)
independence broadcaster. After she fled to the United States in 2005 on compassionate release, Kadeer assumed leadership positions in overseas Uyghur organizations
Rebiya_Kadeer
American financial investor and businessman (born 1983)
engagement during his imprisonment. Shkreli asked the court for compassionate release in April 2020, saying that he should be allowed to live at the New
Martin_Shkreli
American mobster (1937–2023)
released from the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in 2022, he was granted a compassionate release on April 14, 2020, and released six
Vincent_Asaro
2014 film by David Dobkin
Seven months later, Hank returns as his father has been granted a compassionate release, requested by the prosecutor, to allow him to die at home. Fishing
The_Judge_(2014_film)
Organized crime family in New York City
scheme. In August 2024, Ricciardo was granted compassionate release from prison. Before he could be released, however, Ricciardo died in prison, on August
Colombo_crime_family
American political candidate
of the first cases in the nation to expand the scope of federal compassionate release to include COVID-19. Ahn was hired in 2021 to teach at Cleveland
Matthew_Ahn
American mobster
years in federal prison. On June 4, 1991, Rastelli was given a compassionate release from the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Springfield, Missouri.
Philip_Rastelli
Low-security prison in Alabama, US
Holly (March 7, 2023). "Fraudster Sentenced to Over 40 Years Wins Compassionate Release". Bloomberg Law. Retrieved 23 July 2023. "HURRICANE KATRINA FRAUDSTER
Federal Correctional Institution, Aliceville
Federal_Correctional_Institution,_Aliceville
American mobster (born 1935)
Luchese mobster Vic Amuso insists he's no longer boss in push for compassionate release". New York Daily News. New Paper. Retrieved 10 December 2023. "Four
Matthew_Madonna
1973 nonfiction book by Joseph Wambaugh
denied compassionate release for Powell, who had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. The board stated that Powell did not wish to be released from
The_Onion_Field
Film by Dean DeBlois
dragon to kill it. Upon seeing the dragon helpless and wounded, he compassionately releases him. To Hiccup's surprise, the angered dragon spares his life.
How to Train Your Dragon (2025 film)
How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_(2025_film)
American mobster
Springfield, Missouri with a projected release date of 2032. In August 2020, Sarno filed a petition for compassionate release, arguing that the spread of COVID-19
Michael_Sarno
2018 film directed by Karyn Kusama
prison, but is now terminally ill and living with his mother on compassionate release. She gives him a handjob in exchange for the location of Arturo
Destroyer_(2018_film)
Speculation on the 1988 bombing
published in 2016, the Scottish Justice Secretary who granted Megrahi compassionate release revealed that "Clothes in the suitcase that carried the bomb were
Pan Am Flight 103 conspiracy theories
Pan_Am_Flight_103_conspiracy_theories
Commune, gang, and cult in California led by Charles Manson
Susan Atkins was suffering from brain cancer. An application for compassionate release, based on her health status, was denied in July 2008, and she was
Manson_Family
American mobster (1938–2020)
prison; he was 69 years old at the time. In 2015, Garafola was denied compassionate release; at the time he was a partially paralyzed amputee who used a wheelchair
Eddie_Garafola
Spanish military officer (1920–2013)
1983, Armada was sentenced to 30 years in prison, but received a compassionate release in December 1988 for health reasons. He spent the rest of his life
Alfonso_Armada
New York mobster (born 1934)
Luchese mobster Vic Amuso insists he's no longer boss in push for compassionate release". New York Daily News. New Paper. Retrieved December 10, 2023. Codella
Victor_Amuso
American convicted murderer (born 1934)
parole by the Florida Commission on Offender Review after seeking compassionate release. His next review is not scheduled until 2028, when he will be 93
Stephen_Flemmi
American actress (born 1971)
Episode: "Dying to Testify" 2002 Strong Medicine Malia Episode: "Compassionate Release" 2002 The Guardian Assistant D. A. Episode: "Monster" 2002 Crossing
Adina_Porter
Italian-American organized crime group
conspiracy, and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was granted compassionate release in January 2023. Charles Moretina — former soldier. Moretina was
Kansas_City_crime_family
American author and activist (1941–1971)
life imprisonment in 1975. He was freed in 2023 under California's compassionate release law, which was expanded at the start of that year. On August 21
George_Jackson_(activist)
American non-profit legal organization
Focus Justice reform Probation reform Parole reform Prison reform Compassionate release Exoneration "REFORM Alliance aims to transform probation and parole
Reform Alliance (United States)
Reform_Alliance_(United_States)
BBC Scotland crime drama TV series, 2013–
DI Jimmy Perez. This series introduces Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder. Released on DVD in Australia, Shetland, Series 1 consists of the pilot "Red Bones"
Shetland_(TV_series)
American con artist (born 1991)
In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, McFarland requested compassionate release from Federal Correctional Institution, Elkton, in Lisbon, Ohio,
Billy_McFarland
One of the "Five Families" that dominate organized crime activities in New York City, US
Luchese mobster Vic Amuso insists he's no longer boss in push for compassionate release". New York Daily News. New Paper. Retrieved May 18, 2025. DeStefano
Lucchese_crime_family
Criminal organization
turned Lawyer Granted Compassionate Release after Conviction for 1980 Triple Execution Murders; Prosecutors objected to release of Thomas Maniscalco,
Hessians_Motorcycle_Club
American mobster
November 2024, Tampa Judge Charlene Honeywell granted Trucchio compassionate release from prison due to his "deteriorating" medical condition. "Ronnie
Ronnie_Trucchio
American military physician convicted of murder (born 1943)
a request for compassionate release upon the grounds of his ailing health, with Judge Terrence Boyle citing the compassionate release law applies only
Jeffrey_R._MacDonald
American fraudster (born 1952)
defendants seeking compassionate release. In spring 2024, victims and their families received a notice that Courtney would be released to a Community Corrections
Robert_Courtney_(fraudster)
Irish murderer (1950–2018)
only months to live by doctors at the Mater Hospital. She was released on compassionate grounds in late 2017 and died on 19 February 2018, aged 67. "Catherine
Catherine_Nevin
American political activists
if he won, he would expect to be released immediately as an extraordinary circumstance under compassionate release law, so would be able to move then
Carol_and_Eric_Hafner
Federal prison in Pennsylvania
South Florida Sun Sentinel. "#FreeSalMagluta: Cocaine Cowboy Seeks Compassionate Release from Federal Prison". "Inside The Cartels Of The Real "Miami Vice""
United States Penitentiary, Allenwood
United_States_Penitentiary,_Allenwood
American mobster
April 2024, it was reported by Jerry Capeci that Crea was seeking compassionate release from prison after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. He
Steven_Crea
Season of television series
Renews Original Series "Orange Is the New Black" for Second Season" (Press release). Netflix. June 27, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2015. Andreeva, Nellie (August
Orange Is the New Black season 2
Orange_Is_the_New_Black_season_2
2020 murder in Peterborough, England
paperwork to allow a review as to whether Scott Walker might receive compassionate release. List of murder convictions without a body List of solved missing
Murder_of_Bernadette_Walker
Manna, then 92 and DeSciscio, then 80, filed the paperwork for compassionate early release under Donald Trump's First Step Act. Manna and DeSciscio had
Richard_DeSciscio
American kidnapper
compassionate release". nj. Retrieved June 22, 2021. "Find an inmate – Arthur D Seale (Register Number: 15882-050, Located at: Fairton FCI, Release Date:
Arthur_Seale
American casino counterfeiter (1942-2020)
$100 bills. He died a few weeks after a federal judge granted him compassionate release from the Federal Medical Center in Butner, N.C., a prison for inmates
Louis_Colavecchio
Local application of criminal punishment in the United States of America
by the President, if, upon appeal, the conviction is quashed, or compassionate release is granted. In several states, such as Colorado and Florida, life
Life imprisonment in the United States
Life_imprisonment_in_the_United_States
American wrongfully convicted of murder
petitioned for compassionate release from prison pursuant to the First Step Act. Both petitions were denied. Gary Gauger opposed the release, writing "He's
Gary_Gauger
American businessman (1924–2021)
could seek compassionate release if he had less than three months to live. Judge Kimba Wood issued an order allowing for Rigas's release on February
John_Rigas
Chinese-American criminal (born 1959)
Court for the Northern District of California denied his motion for compassionate release in 2020, with Judge Breyer noting "The Court therefore cannot conclude
Raymond_"Shrimp_Boy"_Chow
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