r/Damnthatsinteresting 4d ago

Steven Jay Russell, former executive employee, after being fired he became a forger and fraudster in the 90s, known for escaping from prison 4 times, one of them being a maximum security prison, he was currently sentenced to 144 years in prison, isolation and an hour a day to shower and exercise

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u/1337coinvb 4d ago

In my country fleeing from prison does not extend or carry a sentence because the intrinsic wish of freedom is acknowledged

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u/ThinCrusts 4d ago

That's actually pretty cool.. I would imagine someone bored out of their mind trying to escape everyday just to pass time, worst case they'll be back in their cell by dinner time

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u/Heliflap 4d ago

While it's true, that you won't be punished for trying to flee, you will still be punished for any crimes you commit during your attempt. So you will still be punished for stealing keys or breaking doors in germany as far as i know.

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u/proteannomore 4d ago

“If you can escape this room and escape from the building without causing any damage, you are free!”

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u/LightlyStep 4d ago

I mean yeah.

Some incredibly lacks guard leaves the door unlocked and you walk out.

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u/2nduser 4d ago

Lax*

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u/no-stupid-questions 4d ago

You’re correct, but it sounds like the guard is also lacking

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u/dumpster_scuba 3d ago

Yeah, no, you'd still be on the run. When you're caught there will just not be additional charges for escaping itself.