Convicted Ponzi schemer and former Miami Hurricanes booster Nevin Shapiro was transferred from federal prison into home confinement on Thursday, where he will continue to serve out the remainder of his 20-year sentence under monitoring by the Bureau of Prisons. The transfer comes on the heels of recent federal prison directives to move some at-risk inmates into home confinement in the face of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Shapiro issued a statement t following his transfer expressing relief at moving into monitored confinement.
“This has been a life-altering experience,” Shapiro said. “I have never stopped thinking about my victims and I’m looking forward to spending time with my parents who I need to care for. I am looking forward to moving forward with my life.”
Messages seeking comment from the Bureau of Prisons were not returned.
Following his conviction in 2010, Shapiro had been slated for release from prison in June of 2027. His transfer into home confinement came in the wake of recent prison-related legislation driven by President Donald Trump, including the CARES Act and First Step Act. The move was also spurred by Attorney General William Barr’s recent directive to have the Bureau of Prisons review housing alternatives for inmates with COVID-19 risk factors.
The eligibility of Shapiro, who is 51, was aided by having served over 50 percent of his sentence, while also demonstrating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and hypertension, both of which put him at a higher risk of life-threatening complication if he were to contract coronavirus.
Shapiro was transferred into the home of a family member Thursday. He will be monitored electronically by the Bureau of Prisons and subject to a range of BOP guidelines. They include a ban on the consumption of alcohol, random drug testing, a monitored walking radius near the residence and other criteria. He will also be required to wear an ankle monitor at all times. He will be eligible to hold a job, although any work would require approval through the BOP and his earnings will be garnished to repay remaining restitution to his victims.
Shapiro issued a statement t following his transfer expressing relief at moving into monitored confinement.
“This has been a life-altering experience,” Shapiro said. “I have never stopped thinking about my victims and I’m looking forward to spending time with my parents who I need to care for. I am looking forward to moving forward with my life.”
Messages seeking comment from the Bureau of Prisons were not returned.
Following his conviction in 2010, Shapiro had been slated for release from prison in June of 2027. His transfer into home confinement came in the wake of recent prison-related legislation driven by President Donald Trump, including the CARES Act and First Step Act. The move was also spurred by Attorney General William Barr’s recent directive to have the Bureau of Prisons review housing alternatives for inmates with COVID-19 risk factors.
The eligibility of Shapiro, who is 51, was aided by having served over 50 percent of his sentence, while also demonstrating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and hypertension, both of which put him at a higher risk of life-threatening complication if he were to contract coronavirus.
Shapiro was transferred into the home of a family member Thursday. He will be monitored electronically by the Bureau of Prisons and subject to a range of BOP guidelines. They include a ban on the consumption of alcohol, random drug testing, a monitored walking radius near the residence and other criteria. He will also be required to wear an ankle monitor at all times. He will be eligible to hold a job, although any work would require approval through the BOP and his earnings will be garnished to repay remaining restitution to his victims.
