Judge Outlines Reason for Rejecting Roger Stone’s Request to Delay Prison Sentence
Judge Amy Berman Jackson is explaining why Roger Stone’s request to delay his prison sentence has been denied. Jackson offered a five-page, opinionated response to Stone’s request and his concerns about his underlying…
Judge Amy Berman Jackson is explaining why Roger Stone’s request to delay his prison sentence has been denied.
Jackson offered a five-page, opinionated response to Stone’s request and his concerns about his underlying health issues.
Last week, Stone — former adviser for President Donald Trump — was ordered to return home for immediate confinement for the two weeks leading up to him reporting to prison.
Despite Stone’s concerns about his health, Jackson said she did not see a reason for his prison sentence to be delayed because his conditions are “medically controlled.” Additionally, the judge also noted that there are “no COVID-19 cases at the facility to which defendant has been designated.”
To support her arguments, she also cited an excerpt from the letter Stone’s doctor submitted as she questioned his ability to effectively practice social distancing amid the pandemic.
“The letter from defendant’s internist stated: I highly recommend that he maintain strict quarantine conditions. . . . . He should not be in any situations that would expose him to the SARSCOV-2 virus. He needs to maintain at least 6 feet distance from people. He should avoid closed quarters with many people,” Jackson wrote.
“Defendant’s response to the Court’s inquiry concerning his personal preventive practices and avoidance of public gatherings in accordance with these directives was vague, carefully parsed, and not reassuring,” Jackson said.