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A Guiding Light During My White Collar Prosecution
Unpredictable Landscape In the unpredictable landscape of a federal criminal indictment, it’s not often that one encounters guiding lights amid the complexity of plea agreements and allegations. For me, that guiding light was Jeff Grant and the White Collar Support Group, and their impact on my life was immediate. From the moment I was introduced to the…
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The Night Ice Bath
As the proud, stoic middle-aged man with a smile as wide as the mouth of the Mississippi was nudged down the dorm hall by his bunk mate who looked like that tall bearded wizard from Harry Potter, he fist-bumped and high- fived the guys lining the cold, cinder block walls as if he was entering…
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How I Got Through My RDAP Interview
When I was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for a white collar crime, the judge recommended I serve my time in a facility with RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program). No Automatic Enrollment Initially, I assumed this meant automatic enrollment. However, upon arrival at Alderson, I discovered there was a lengthy wait list. Priority…
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Finding My Way: A Story of Redemption and Resilience
In navigating the complex journey from incarceration to personal redemption, individuals often confront a myriad of challenges and transformative experiences that shape their path towards self-discovery and growth. As a dedicated member of our white-collar support group since April of 2019, I find myself frequently reflecting on my challenging journey through the criminal justice system. …
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BOP Administrative Remedy Process Explainer
BOP Program Statement 1330.18 This is my personal overview of the BOP’s Administrative Remedy Process. If you have followed my blog, you already know that I became quite familiar with the Administrative Remedy process during my 27 months stay in federal prison. If you, or someone you know, is either headed to federal prison, or currently serving…
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My Journey To FMC Rochester
In August 2021, I pleaded guilty to wire fraud & was sentenced to 27 months in Federal prison. Naturally, I was concerned about where I would be assigned to serve my sentence; I wanted to be close to home in Minneapolis, MN and assigned to a camp. Through my attorney I requested the camp in…
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My Halfway House Experience in Peoria, Illinois
I spent four years at a federal prison camp in Tucson AZ. On July 24, 2023, I signed a Release Plan which listed my “Referral Date” as August 24, 2023. This is the date my Case Manager gave the Chicago Region Reentry Management Office (RRM) as my release to the halfway house in Peoria IL.…
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Navigating International Travel After A Felony Conviction: What You Need to Know
Americans impacted by felony convictions can travel to foreign counties, but the logistics can be complicated. There are a number of factors that will be taken into consideration: Your ability to obtain a passport; The country you intend to visit and do they require a US citizen to obtain a visa; The type of crime…
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My First Day at Alderson FPC
This is based on my experience reporting to the Alderson, WV Camp during Covid. Other self-surrender experiences may differ. I knew my first day would be very stressful due to all the unknowns, so I arrived early. When I arrived at the gate, there was a phone on the wall with instructions to dial for…
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From Incarceration to Inspiration: My Path of Spiritual Renewal
The last five years of my life have been a life changing journey, filled with some of the most challenging moments I’ve ever faced. Amidst a life that has seen its share of ups and downs, losing my dad and best friend while still in my teens, taking risks in business that looking back seem…
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My First Weeks in the Residential Drug Abuse Program
I was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison in January 2022 and was designated to Alderson Federal Prison Camp. I reported on February 28, 2022. Based upon my allocution, the judge made a recommendation RDAP as part of my Judgment and Commitment. RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program), is a 500-hour Bureau of Prisons substance…