James Ware was granted medical parole. He still died in state custody episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 4 MIN

James Ware was granted medical parole. He still died in state custody

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James Ware was dying of cancer when he he was granted medical parole and was supposed to be released. But two months later, the lack of an adequate medical plan and bureaucratic hurdles meant he died as an inmate.

James Ware was dying of cancer when he he was granted medical parole and was supposed to be released. But two months later, the lack of an adequate medical plan and bureaucratic hurdles meant he died as an inmate.

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James Ware was dying of cancer when he he was granted medical parole and was supposed to be released. But two months later, the lack of an adequate medical plan and bureaucratic hurdles meant he died as an inmate.

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