A freed man faces life back in prison after a Supreme Court ruling on the First Step Act

A local news story from Florida, reported by WESH Orlando.

Local News · Florida · October 11, 2026

From WESH Orlando

After serving 13 years for a nonviolent drug conviction, Patrick Dewayne Smith is rebuilding his life. But a Supreme Court ruling on the First Step Act means he could be sent back to prison for the rest of it.

Reported by WESH Orlando, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at WESH Orlando →

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