Felicity Huffman Released From Prison

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

Felicity Huffman is out of prison -- EARLY, because she only served 11 days of her 14-day sentence.

She was released from the federal facility in Northern Cal early Friday morning. The scheduled release date was Sunday, but apparently there's a policy that inmates whose release date falls on a weekend get sprung the Friday before.

Felicity's still not finished with her sentence. She still has to perform 250 hours of community service. She's already paid the $30,000 fine in connection with her guilty plea in the college admissions scandal.

Mind you ... prosecutors initially were gunning for a year in prison for Felicity, which they scaled back to 4 months, and then one month. The Probation Dept. rebuffed prosecutors and said they'd be satisfied if she served no jail time.

Timing is everything.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

Earlier this morning when I saw it I pulled up the thread that @nancydrew started about how long would she serve. I wondered if anyone picked 11 days. Nancy came close 10 days 5 hrs. some minutes. Boy I bet she is glad to be home. I would take a long shower first then eat an entire pizza.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@beckyb1012

I agree, but I would be scarfing lobster, King crab legs, a seafood extravaganza!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

I think it's BS. She's not any different than anyone else. If that had been me I would still be in prison for quite some time.

People with wealth should be treated the same way as anyone else would be IMO.

So what if you have money you should not be able to commit crimes with a slap on the wrist.

The least they could do is make them apologize to the kids that missed out on their spot in these colleges that worked hard for it.

Makes me sick to my stomach literally.

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

Does any working class person think they would've received that sentence if they did what she did? She deserved a year in prison & a huge fine...14 days & $30,000 is ridiculous.

Travone · ‎10-14-2016

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@beckyb1012

I agree, but I would be scarfing lobster, King crab legs, a seafood extravaganza!

From the picture they showed of her in the yard, it looks like she had it pretty good. It's not like she was doing hard labor.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

@Nightowlz wrote:
I think it's BS. She's not any different than anyone else. If that had been me I would still be in prison for quite some time.
People with wealth should be treated the same way as anyone else would be IMO.
So what if you have money you should not be able to commit crimes with a slap on the wrist.
The least they could do is make them apologize to the kids that missed out on their spot in these colleges that worked hard for it.
Makes me sick to my stomach literally.

How do you know you would have been treated any differently? First hand experience or just speculation.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

@Nightowlz wrote:
I think it's BS. She's not any different than anyone else. If that had been me I would still be in prison for quite some time.
People with wealth should be treated the same way as anyone else would be IMO.
So what if you have money you should not be able to commit crimes with a slap on the wrist.
The least they could do is make them apologize to the kids that missed out on their spot in these colleges that worked hard for it.
Makes me sick to my stomach literally.

@Nightowlz I understand your feelings. But, she is not a danger to society, and our taxes have to pay to have her in prison. The community service at least gives back to the community. I do think the fine should have been stiffer though. I don't know if this is possible, but it would have been nice if she had to give money to a scholarship fund for deserving students.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

@Nightowlz wrote:
I think it's BS. She's not any different than anyone else. If that had been me I would still be in prison for quite some time.
People with wealth should be treated the same way as anyone else would be IMO.
So what if you have money you should not be able to commit crimes with a slap on the wrist.
The least they could do is make them apologize to the kids that missed out on their spot in these colleges that worked hard for it.
Makes me sick to my stomach literally.

The below is what she said to the Judge at her sentencing hearing @Nightowlz

A tearful Huffman addressed Judge Talwani in Boston federal court before she received her sentence.

"I'm sorry to you, judge. I am deeply sorry to the students, parents and colleges impacted by my actions," the Emmy-award winning actress said. "I am sorry to my daughters and my husband. I have betrayed them all.

"My mind keeps returning to the 30-minute drive to the testing center. I kept thinking, 'Turn around,'" she said.

Huffman said her daughter Sophia asked why she didn't believe in her.

"I had no answer," Huffman said. "I can only say I'm so sorry, Sophia. I was frightened, I was stupid, and I was so wrong. I am deeply ashamed of what I have done. I have done more damage than I could ever imagine. I realize now with my mothering that love and truth go hand in hand. I take full responsibility for my actions."

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

MaryLamb · ‎04-03-2019

@beckyb1012 wrote:
Earlier this morning when I saw it I pulled up the thread that @nancydrew started about how long would she serve. I wondered if anyone picked 11 days. Nancy came close 10 days 5 hrs. some minutes. Boy I bet she is glad to be home. I would take a long shower first then eat an entire pizza.

@beckyb1012 I was thinking the same thing. I would take the longest, hottest shower and scrub every inch of my body then call a chef to come over to prepare a scrumptious, multi-course meal for my family and me to enjoy for hours wit many bottles of good wine.