Woodfox had been expected to be released to the custody of his niece who lives in a gated community outside New Orleans. That hope ended last month when Caldwell's prosecutor sent an e-mail from a private account to the community association warning that Woodfox was dangerous. Caldwell is unapologetic and says it's the defense attorney's own fault for not being upfront with neighbors.
But Woodfox's lawyer, Nick Trenticosta, sees it differently.
"What I think is absolutely appalling is the behavior of the attorney general," he said. "To go into a community and begin to foment hostility ... Any fair prosecutor could look at the facts of this case and say this man was wrongfully convicted. A prosecutor's duty is to seek justice, not revenge."
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