review the case of Kent Hovind, #06452-017, his claim of being a "political prisoner" and request for early release.

Kent Hovind and his wife operated a young-earth creation-science ministry for many years and, as part of such ministry, preached against the federal income tax and assorted government rules generally. Ultimately, Kent and his wife were convicted of certain criminal charges. His wife served her term and was released. Kent continues serving his 10 year sentence with release not expected until 2015. His wife's related, personal income tax case was recently decided by the U.S. Tax Court. A decision in Kent's related U.S. Tax Court case is pending.