Jonathan Pollard is about to begin the 28th year of a life sentence for the crime of passing classified information to an ally of the US, without intent to harm the US. Mr. Pollard is the only person in the history of the US to receive a life sentence for this crime. The typical sentence for this offense is 2-4 years.
Mr. Pollard's health is failing. He has repeatedly expressed remorse for his crime. Numerous former and present public officials familiar with the case have expressed their opinions that Mr. Pollard should be released. It is time to finally end Mr. Pollard's life sentence and allow him to live out the remainder of his life in peace and comfort.