Farrington-Hill’s sister picked her up from the Carswell Federal Medical Facility in Fort Worth, and the two were heading to Chicago, according to Ken Carter, a spokesman for the Hill family.Farrington-Hill, 52, is suffering from worsening Multiple Sclerosis and needs 24/7 care, said Carter.Farrington-Hill and her husband were convicted in a bribery and extortion scheme in 2010.
Her early release for compassionate care is very rare.The Bureau of Prisons says it can only be granted to inmates who have been diagnosed with a terminal or incurable disease, or whose condition is worsening to the point where they can’t live in a prison facility. "That's why you're not going to see tears or anger or bitterness. Her early release for compassionate care is very rare.The Bureau of Prisons says it can only be granted to inmates who have been diagnosed with a terminal or incurable disease, or whose condition is worsening to the point where they can’t live in a prison facility. Photos | Summary | Follow. “He was quite emotional and very happy that his wife was being released. Edit Profile. DALLAS -- Sheila Farrington-Hill was released early from prison Monday morning, nearly six years after she and her husband, former Dallas Mayor Pro-tem Don Hill, were convicted in a federal corruption case.Farrington-Hill is out on compassionate release, two years earlier than her scheduled release date in February of 2018. She has multiple sclerosis. Former Dallas City Council member Don Hill was laid to rest Saturday after a private funeral at Concord Church in Oak Cliff, where he once served as a deacon.The former mayor pro tem, who was convicted in 2009 in the largest corruption case in Dallas history, died May 13 at age 65, two years after learning he had Stage 4 prostate cancer.His death came a day after he was released from a federal prison in North Carolina, where he was serving an 18-year sentence for bribery.Hill was granted a "compassionate" release because of his declining health.Hundreds gathered Saturday to remember the former Dallas politician and lawyer known for his gap-toothed smile. ""All of us have vulnerabilities; we all have frailties," the congresswoman said. In 2010, Hill went to prison for coercing bribes from developers who wanted votes from the … Both have defended their innocence. Don Hill is serving 18 years; Farrington-Hill was sentenced to serve nine years in prison. Hill's wife and co-defendant, Sheila Farrington, also was released early from prison in February 2016 for "compassionate" reasons. "[He] was a true public servant and a model prisoner. Her exact condition remains unclear.Don Hill is sick as well, and is also asking for compassionate release.