Former NFL player sends brutal letters from prison

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APRIL 9, 2015

"Dear Coach Pagone, I was able to get the necessary paper to prove that the court had made a mistake in closing my case in appeal. I was not informed of the ruling by the court and could not have responded in time. When I refer to prison lawyers, I am referring to guys who have been incarcerated for 20-30 years and have been in the courts for most of those years. They pretty much have a top notch legal education. Once you have been out of the hole for a certain amount of time you are cleared for a lower security prison. I have been cleared but I have not been moved. There are many people in this same boat. They say it is due to the overcrowding. On the Level IV yards, which is the highest level, not many people go home. Most have life or 30-40-50 years and in some cases 350 years. So not much new space opens. Hopefully my time will come soon."

MAY 3, 2015

"Dear Coach D, How are you doing coach? I am doing well. As far as the package, due to my current situation I may not be allowed it. So if you have not already sent the package do not send it. I cannot speak of the situation here but I am alright. Please let anyone know who asks you that. I hear Husker spring practices are a little more spirited. That is a plus. I do not think teams will ever practice how we practiced. … If a team ever comes back to that mentality, they will crush the college ranks. Alright Coach D, that’s all from here."