Prison Reform

Policy

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday

A Federal Bureau of Prisons rule states that an inmate whose release date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, may be released on the last preceding weekday.

By Amitoj SinghSep 27, 2024

Binance's CZ (Twitter/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

No Visits, No Parole: Ross Ulbricht Is More Alone Than Ever During COVID-19

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is in his seventh year behind bars. His mom Lyn continues to campaign for his release, despite rough odds and no visitation rights during coronavirus.

By Daniel KuhnApr 27, 2020

Ross Ulbricht is currently being held in USP Tucson, a high security U.S. penitentiary. Photo: Bureau of Prisons
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