Henry Montgomery Free, Navigating Society After Decades In Prison

Henry Montgomery, sentenced to life without parole at 17, was granted parole after 57 years. His case was pivotal in the Supreme Court's decision to rule mandatory life sentences for juveniles as cruel and unusual punishment, allowing retroactive parole requests. This led to the release of around 800 individuals. Montgomery's release comes with conditions, and his case highlights the evolving legal landscape for juvenile offenders.

What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in Miller vs. Alabama?

• It increased the sentences for juvenile offenders.

• It declared mandatory life without parole for juveniles as cruel and unusual punishment.

• It had no impact on juvenile sentencing.

• It allowed juveniles to be sentenced to life without parole.

What was the outcome of Henry Montgomery's parole hearing?

• He was released without any parole hearing.

• He was granted parole with several conditions.

• He was granted parole with no conditions.

• He was denied parole.

Why did the victim's family oppose Henry Montgomery's release?

• They were unaware of his parole hearing.

• They believed he was innocent.

• They felt it showed disrespect to the victim.

• They wanted him to serve more time for a different crime.

How many juvenile lifers have been released since the Supreme Court's retroactive ruling?

• About 1200

• About 400

• About 100

• About 800

What historical events occurred during Montgomery's time in prison?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Civil War.

• The moon landing and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

• The assassination of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech.

• The end of World War II and the start of the Cold War.