Summary
The 2021 federal court decision granting compassionate release to Patten prioritized the confluence of debilitating substance use disorder involving cocaine and opioids, pre-existing trauma, and the documented inadequacy of correctional treatment access. These factors were deemed to outweigh any perceived threat to public safety.
Compassionate Release Granted
The 2021 federal case involving Patten resulted in a compassionate release order. The court determined that the defendant's severe substance use disorder, involving both cocaine and opioids, coupled with his history of trauma and inadequate access to effective treatment within the correctional facility, outweighed any potential risk to public safety.
Compassionate Release Granted
A 2021 federal court case resulted in Patten's release due to compassionate circumstances. The judge determined that his serious drug addiction (cocaine and opioids), past trauma, and the inadequate treatment options available in prison outweighed any potential risk to the public.
Summary
Patten got out of prison early in 2021. The judge said his bad drug problem, difficult past, and lack of good help in jail were more important than keeping him locked up.