Criminal
Jun. 4, 2025
UC Irvine law clinic secures compassionate release for 2 Georgia inmates
The cases highlight the evolving role of federal courts in granting relief under reforms like the First Step Act and Fair Sentencing Act.
UC Irvine School of Law's Criminal Justice Clinic, directed by Professor Katie Tinto, has secured the compassionate release of two Georgia inmates -- one serving 97 years, the other a life sentence -- demonstrating the clinic's significant role in U.S. criminal justice reform and addressing excessive sentencing, the university said.
On Jan. 29, a federal judge in Georgia granted the release of Pierre Cannon, who was serving over 97 years. The court noted his harsher punish...
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