His lawyers cite pre-existing health conditions as grounds for release Fyre Fest organiser Billy McFarland has requested an early release from his six-year prison sentence due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, as reported by TMZ.
His lawyers argue that McFarland’s pre-existing health conditions — including asthma, allergies and heart issues — would prove to be severe health risks if he contracted COVID-19 in prison.
McFarland’s lawyers also cited Tekashi 6ix9ine’s recent release as precedent. McFarland is currently serving his sentence at the Federal Correction Institution in Elkton, Maryland, which has been described as a “breeding ground for the virus” by Congressman Bill Johnson.
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