U.S. v. Sherman, No. 94-2414 (7th Cir.) (53 F.3d 782) (April 17, 1995) (Judge John L. Coffey)
Here's an interesting case that points out the inadequacy of medical care in Federal prisons. The defendant, a 450 pound individual with chronic asthma, was given a downward departure under §§ 5K2.11 (lesser harms) and 5H1.4 (extraordinary physical impairment) and sentenced to probation. The Government went crazy and appealed. The …
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