April 17, 2009 09:02 AM
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - The funeral for Paul Minor's wife of 41 years was held in New Orleans Friday, but former attorney Minor was not there. He was not allowed to attend.
The Federal Bureau of prisons denied his request to go to the funeral because Minor had been allowed to briefly visit his dying wife in February. Minor's attorney, Hiram Eastland, Jr., says quote: "The Bureau of Prisons based their denial on an antiquated, Draconian, anti-family policy of forcing a prisoner to choose between being with their wife while they are dying or after they have already passed away."
A bureau of prisons spokesperson said wardens quote - "Make determinations regarding inmate trips based on established policies and procedures applicable to the entire inmate population."
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