Seven years into his 28-year federal prison sentence, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick could be released this week.
The former mayor — and Michigan State House representative prior to that — was convicted of more than 20 counts, including racketeering, mail fraud, wire fraud and other charges, and was sentenced in 2013, according to Local4 news. He resigned as mayor in 2008, following the alleged corruption. The outlet also noted that he’s fought the charges ever since his conviction, including writing a letter to President Donald Trump.
Kwame Kilpatrick’s sister, Ayanna Kilpatrick, said in a tweet Sunday night (November 1) that the family expects her brother to “receive a grant for COVID-19 compassionate release” soon.
“Due to suffering severe health challenges we expect Kwame Kilpatrick to receive a grant for COVID-19 compassionate release from the FBOP [Federal Bureau of Prisons] this week,” she said on behalf of the family. “We are extremely grateful to God and we thank each and every one who has kept him and his family lifted in prayer."
Kwame Kilpatrick, 50, is still slated for release on January 18, 2037, according to public Federal Bureau of Prisons documents. That date had not changed as of Monday morning (November 2).
Kwame Kilpatrick is being held in a low security institution for male offenders in Oakdale, Louisiana, with a population of more than 900 inmates, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
The former mayor requested early release in May, citing COVID-19, but the Federal Bureau of Prisons rejected that request.
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