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The Wolf of Wall Street is Real, and I've Been Reporting on Him for Years
2013-12-27
Disposable yachts, prison with Tommy Chong, and bilking the elderly. All of this stuff actually happened, or might still be happening
James Devaney/WireImage via Getty - Jordan Belfort is played by Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorcese's adaptation of his memoir.
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U.S. Sentencing Commission Votes to Lower Federal Drug Sentences
2014-04-11
InmateAID.com applauds Sentencing Commission for modifying federal drug sentence guidelinesWASHINGTON, D.C.—April 10, 2014 — The United States Sentencing Commission voted today at a public meeting to reduce the sentencing guideline levels applicable to most federal drug trafficking offenders. The...
US announces early release plan for nonviolent, low-level drug offenders
2014-02-03
January 30, 2014The Obama administration announced a new clemency effort that encourages defense lawyers to refer to the Department of Justice low-level, nonviolent drug offenders for early release from federal prisons.Speaking before the New York State Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section,...
Senate Judiciary sends Smarter Sentencing Bill for Vote
2014-02-03
Support has focused on the high costs of incarcerationJanuary 31, 2014WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted, 13-5, on Thursday to slash mandatory-minimum sentences for many nonviolent drug offenses and to make retroactive a 2010 law reducing the sentences for possession of crack cocai...
Holder urges states to restore voting rights to ex-prison inmates
2014-02-12
February 11, 2014WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder called on a group of states Tuesday to restore voting rights to ex-felons, part of a push to fix what he sees as flaws in the criminal justice system that have a disparate impact on racial minorities."It is time to fundamentally reth...
Prisoners I Lose Sleep Over
2014-02-14
Sentencing guidelines forced me to send them away for a long time. Now there's a chance to make things right.By MICHAEL A. PONSOR -WSJFeb. 12, 2014The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the "Smarter Sentencing Act" by a bipartisan vote of 13-5 on Jan. 30, sending it to the Senate floor...
Why many deaf prisoners can't phone home
2018-01-05
By Christie Thompson - WIRED - 9-19-17
Calling home from prison is cumbersome and expensive. For deaf people behind bars, it’s even tougher, sometimes impossible.
The technology provided to deaf people in most US prisons is a teletypewriter, a machine developed i...
Gov. Cuomo Set To Announce Program To Fund College Courses For Prison In...
2014-02-18
February 16, 2014Hoping to cut down on recidivism rates, Gov. Cuomo on Sunday morning will announce that the state will again begin funding college courses for inmates."Giving men and women in prison the opportunity to earn a college degree costs our state less and benefits our society more,...
Federal Bureau Of Prisons To Undertake Major Halfway House Reforms, AG H...
2014-03-26
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to impose new requirements on the more than 200 federal halfway houses throughout the country, mandating that they provide treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues, permit cell phone use and provide transportation so that inmates c...
Sentencing Commission Recommends Shorter Sentences for Drug Offenders
2014-04-11
Up to 70 percent of all federal drug offenses could carry shorter prison sentences if the recommendation passed on Thursday by an agency that advises federal judges on sentencing is not opposed by Congress.The U.S. Sentencing Commission's recommendation reflects a policy supported by the Obama ad...
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I was assaulted by a man who is currently incarcerated on unrelated c...
2021-08-05
Do you know what you want to hear to make contacting him worthwhile? He might use this opportunity to make you feel worse. I think there is more to this story, if you want to share, I'll be happy to listen and help where I can.
My boyfriend (67 yrs old and in poor health) is being extorted and ph...
2021-08-05
he can ask to be placed in protective custody. it is extreme because it is essentially solitary confinement for his own protection.
Is the Inmate Aid used for discounts for phone calls?
2021-08-05
Yes, since 2012
My inmate got COVID but was calling everyday. Have not had calls for ...
2021-08-05
You can call the chaplain or the unit team secretary and get a "humanitarian update"
Why do my photos keep getting destroyed and are considered contraband...
2021-08-05
it could be that they are too sexy (can't reveal private parts), or that there is alcohol or drugs in the picture, or that it is gang-related material
How can i call an inmate if am in another country or continent?
2020-12-19
In all situations, the inmate must initiate the call. The cost to the inmate to make an international call is pricey. You can reduce the cost by acquiring a US number and relaying it to your international one. InmateAid does part of that solution by getting a US number.
Can you visit someone you don't know or should I write to them fi...
2020-12-19
No, you will need to have some contact with that inmate and find out if you need to be on "their visiting list" to gain access.
Does this phone services work in north platte ne county jail. And doe...
2020-12-18
The phone service works for inmates and their loved ones in the north platte ne county jail and if you are going to talk a lot, then it makes sense to try it. This service does not include video calls, yet.
I have read reviews about this site after I purchased letter and pict...
2020-12-14
We have been in business since 2012 serving over one million families of inmates every month. Comparatively, we have a very small percentage of people that complain. Of those that do, we try our very best to make them happy. If you read carefully, it usually has to do with the phone service where...
I Have finished my Complete Sentence. Can I contact someone who is st...
2021-08-05
yes, by mail only
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