June 05, 2012
Compassionate Release Too Late for Inmate
A convicted killer has died in a California prison hours before he was to be freed to spend his final days with his family. Carl Wade was recommended for compassionate release under a state law for inmates whose death is imminent and who post no danger to the public. He was terminally ill with heart and lung diseases. A Lake County judge blocked the 66-year-old's release, but an appeals court overruled the judge on May 17. Read more...
