George Santos: 5 Things He Must Avoid in Federal Prison
I spent time this week reviewing the sentencing, media tour, and public comments made by George Santos, who’s now facing 87 months […]
Why the BOP Created the FSA Task Force: Director Marshall’s Push to Fix Home Confinement Delays
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) launched the FSA Task Force to confront a critical bottleneck: delays in processing home confinement placements under […]
Using Federal Prison Time Well: Document Progress and Prepare for Early Release
Last week, I got a call from an upset woman whose husband is preparing for federal prison. She was angry because, in […]
Why Early Cooperation and Documentation Matter in Federal Cases: Lessons from Healthcare Fraud Defendants
Waiting Too Long Closes Doors Last February, I spoke with a pharmacist facing serious opioid distribution charges—millions of pills allegedly moved through […]
Why Your Conduct in Federal Prison Directly Affects Early Release and Program Benefits
At a federal prison camp, no one will stop you from complaining. You can mock the programs, dismiss the people working to […]
How a Documented Release Plan Separates Preparation from Regret
When I met Michael Santos in prison, he had already served 22 years. I had just started an 18-month sentence. One of […]
Using Prison Time Well: Why the BOP Now Prioritizes Documented Release Plans and Personal Assets
For individuals in federal prison, time is either an asset—or a liability. The Bureau of Prisons has made its position clear: individuals […]
When Delay Becomes the Defining Choice
In the invitation for this week’s webinar, I joked that maybe we could get through one session without talking about prison, the […]
“Your Webinar Numbers Might Be Down, BIG!”
“Justin,” someone on my team told me this week, “I think your webinar numbers will be down—maybe way down. From 100 to […]
Health Care Fraud and the Rise of Data Analytics: Why Your File Must Be Built Before the Government Builds Theirs
The Department of Justice made one thing clear in its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown: health care fraud cases are now […]