Prosecutors give tentative nod to quick release of activists
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The quick release from prison of an 85-year-old nun and two fellow Catholic peace activists looks more likely after government prosecutors gave it a tentative nod.
Sister Megan Rice, Michael Walli and Greg Boertje-Obed were convicted in May 2013 of sabotage and injuring government property after they vandalized a uranium storage bunker at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Last week, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the sabotage conviction, sending the case back to the lower court for resentencing. The court said the activists likely already have served more time than they will receive at resentencing.
On Thursday, attorneys for the activists asked the Appeals Court to order their immediate release.
In a Friday response, the government said it may not oppose expedited release.
