cjmcgarey@... asked this question on 3/29/2000:

If our Governor expects the Board of Prison terms to do what he says only, which is not to release one person from prison on parole and the state makes money on their housing from tax payers, would this be considered "organized crime"?

Detective gave this response on 3/29/2000:

Well I have a few concerns with your question from a philosophical view. First of all, the Governor's position not to allow inmates early parole is one of a political or social statement. Maybe he is tired, as many of us are, of the criminal justice system not really working but mainly allowing serious offenders to serve only fractions of their original sentences. The parole board will do pretty much what they want to anyway as the Governor's statements are more for his public image than anything. Regarding the "organized crime" issue. I don't see a crime with keeping inmates in prison longer.... Now if the board or the Governor were personally making "cash" for the number of inmates in prison, or had personal involvement with large service contracts for food, clothing, etc., from companies they managed or directed, then you may have a point. However, you should realize the cost of inmates is a burden on the tax payers not a benefit for State government.

Interesting view. Anyway like I said, if you can prove the Governor or members of the Parole Board have very substantial "personal" financial benefits from the State Prison system that is greatly enhanced by keeping them in there longer, you could have a criminal violation. I don't know about organized crime or problems under the Federal RICO statute, but it would at least be malfeasance of office.

Take care.

Michael Director of Investigations TACTICS Private Investigator http://www.tacticsone.com

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