An Ohio inmate is campaigning for an early release due to what he’s calling a flaw in sentencing guidelines. Oh, and because he’d like the opportunity to witness LeBron James‘ return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jason Goudlock, 39, of Cleveland, Ohio has served nearly 21 years for aggravated robbery and felonious assault and is once again up for parole. Fox 8 Cleveland reports the inmate is asking the board to consider his plea for an early release.
His letter to the Ohio Parole Board states there was a flaw in sentencing guidelines that has forced him to serve more time behind bars than newer inmates who’ve committed murder. If freed, Goudlock hopes to work with “at-risk youths.”
But he’s got one other reason to campaign for his freedom.
“On the lighter side, I would truly like to witness in person LeBron James’ pursuit of an NBA championship for my beloved hometown,” Goudlock wrote in his letter.
He’ll face the parole board later this month. If he’s denied an early release, he’ll remain behind bars until 2028.