About this episode

The episode explores Frank Ross's challenges after prison and discusses a new bill for compassionate release in Pennsylvania.

Now months out of prison, Frank Ross is juggling health issues and trying to adapt to life at the healthcare facility. He has good days and bad, as he struggles with cognitive decline. Then, an issue with his mandated GPS monitor suddenly puts his freedom at risk. We also learn about a new bill which advocates and lawmakers say could finally help reform the compassionate release system in Pennsylvania. They say it could help people like Frank Ross and ease the burden for the state, and help release older, sicker people whose healthcare needs they struggle to meet. This is the final episode of “Released To Die,” a three-part miniseries that explores what it means to have a chance to die free. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Suave and all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered

• healthcare
• prison reform
• cognitive decline
• compassionate release
• freedom
• aging

Keywords

• Frank Ross
• healthcare facility
• GPS monitor
• cognitive decline
• compassionate release
• Pennsylvania
• prison
• reform

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Futuro Media, Pennsylvania

Books & works: Released To Die

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