Kevin Krause

2 months ago | garlandjournal.com | Kevin Krause

Federal law allows inmates with hardships like illness and old age to win early release, but North Texas judges typically deny them. By: Kevin Krausehttps://www.dallasnews.com/Many of the North Texans awarded presidential clemency in late 2024 and earlier this year had previously sought release on compassionate grounds. They figured their age and declining health would have made them prime candidates for the program, available to those who qualify based on “extraordinary and compelling” reasons.

2 months ago | texarkanagazette.com | Kevin Krause

DALLAS -- In a matter of weeks, Melissa Jo Sullivan will walk into a Fort Worth halfway house. Once there, she will present her left ankle -- and an employee will remove the bulky electronic monitor. Once removed, Sullivan's years-long quest to regain her freedom will finally be realized. Sullivan, 53, is among the roughly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders nationwide who in January received a grant of executive clemency.

2 months ago | thederrick.com | Kevin Krause

DALLAS — In a matter of weeks, Melissa Jo Sullivan will walk into a Fort Worth halfway house. Once there, she will present her left ankle — and an employee will remove the bulky electronic monitor. Once removed, Sullivan’s years-long quest to regain her freedom will finally be realized. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.

2 months ago | gazettextra.com | Kevin Krause

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2 months ago | union-bulletin.com | Kevin Krause

DALLAS — In a matter of weeks, Melissa Jo Sullivan will walk into a Fort Worth halfway house. Once there, she will present her left ankle — and an employee will remove the bulky electronic monitor. Once removed, Sullivan’s years-long quest to regain her freedom will finally be realized. Sullivan, 53, is among the roughly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders nationwide who in January received a grant of executive clemency.