NAMES IN THE NEWS : James Brown May Be Released
AIKEN, S.C. — Soul singer James Brown, serving time for assault, may soon be allowed to live at home while completing a work-release program.
The Godfather of Soul is finishing paper work for the so-called extended work release. The request is subject to approval by state corrections officials.
The 57-year-old singer received a six-year sentence in 1988 for aggravated assault and failing to stop for a police officer. He served 15 months in prison and was moved to the work-release program in April.
The work-release center provides education and nutrition to preschoolers and job training and other services to the poor.
Brown is eligible for parole in December, 1991.
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