College bribery scandal: Ex-Pimco CEO wants out of prison after 29 days in solitary
Former Pimco chief Douglas Hodge, who received the longest sentence of all the parents so far in the U.S. college-admissions scandal, complained to a judge that he’s endured almost a month in solitary confinement, nearly twice as long as what the United Nations defines as “torture.”
Hodge, 62, was sentenced in February to nine months in federal prison after he admitted paying $850,000 in bribes to get four of his kids into the University of Southern California and Georgetown University as phony soccer and tennis recruits, part of a sprawling case in which three dozen parents have been charged.
After twice winning delays on his start date, Hodge reported to the federal prison in Otisville, New York, on June 23, to begin serving his term.
While he knew he’d have to spend two weeks in medical quarantine as a new arrival at the facility, Hodge says his stay in solitary has been repeatedly extended and that prison officials say it could be “indefinite.” Hodge, a Laguna Beach resident before his incarceration, says he’s been held alone in a 7-foot by 11-foot cell almost continuously since his arrival, only allowed out for less than 15 minutes a day.
Read more: https://www.ocregister.com/2020/07/28/college-bribery-scandal-ex-pimco-ceo-wants-out-of-prison-after-29-days-in-solitary/
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Abuse as in domestic, sexual... I consider a violent crime.
I consider DUI repeat offenders violent criminals.
I consider idiots that shoot guns in the air on New Years violent criminals.
IMO reckless driving repeat offenders are violent criminals.
I don't quite know where to draw the line in terms of dollars for prison. It's something I would consider in certain circumstances. Billion dollar Ponzi scheme probably. A couple bad checks for a few hundred not so much.
(Abagnale, Jr goes to prison. While awaiting trial he can have bail in an amount equal to what he's been charged for but they probably shouldn't take his personal check. 
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In my mind, your third arrest for > 30 MPH over the speed limit in a populated area even if no injuries or property damage sends you to jail.
If harm means physical harm then for certain.
If harm means, I stole your lawn mower then restitution should be required and some community service, maybe mowing lawns.
Most drug offenses should get you the equivalent of a parking ticket. End the war on drugs.
If you're making a living selling drugs, you should have the same licensing requirements that exist for making a living selling guns: federal and state license, pay taxes...
IMHO, prison is a societal burden not only because it is expensive and dangerous but also because it needs to be humane and maintaining and ensuring humane conditions requires oversight, dedication and infrastructure that is now either inadequate or non-existent. Prison followed by release without reform and followup support is counterproductive.
