Allen Stanford Denied Bid for Compassionate Release Once Again

Releasing convicted fraudster Allen Stanford from prison after he’s served only 13 years of his 110-year sentence would be entirely inconsistent with federal sentencing policy, according to Judge David Hittner in Houston.

Hittner, a judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, had already denied Stanford’s latest bid for compassionate release in a July 25 order, but was directed to explain his reasoning after Stanford appealed.

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ordered a limited remand on Aug. 17, saying it needed more explanation as to the district court’s reasoning to review ...