Walter Johnson, who served 27 years for robbery and drug charges, was granted early release by the judge who originally sentenced him, citing excessive punishment.
Judge Block emphasized that evolving judicial standards allowed him to reconsider sentences, acknowledging both prisoner rehabilitation and his own growth in understanding sentencing severity.
Mia Eisner-Grynberg highlighted Johnson's wish to mentor youth in his community as a significant aspect of his post-release life, aiming to steer them away from crime.
The decision reflects a broader trend initiated by the 2018 First Step Act, allowing leniency and reassessment of harsh sentences as judicial philosophies evolve.
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