Petitioner moved for compassionate release based on his preexisting health conditions and previous COVID-19. Despite the many health conditions (type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, chronic abdominal wound), the court denied release, noting that petitioner "has received medical care that is more than adequate to address both his bout with COVID-19 and his underlying conditions." Additionally, none of the conditions listed was corroborated by medical records or testimony, nor did they meet the burden of "extraordinary and compelling reasons" that warrant compassionate release.
United States v. Cain, No. 1:17-CR-00204-01, 2020 WL 6076531 (W.D. La. Oct. 14, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
10/14/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
Louisiana
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Post-Conviction Detention [jail or prison], Pre-Existing Health Conditions
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