Former Buffalo Sabres Owner John Rigas Released From Prison

Former Buffalo Sabres owner and Adelphia cable founder John Rigas has been released from prison early.

Adelphia Communications Corp. founder John Rigas left a federal prison in Waymart,Pennsylvania, around noon, according to lawyer Larry McMichael.
Rigas, who suffers from bladder cancer, was able to walk to the car on his own as he left the prison, McMichael said. His son and fellow inmate Timothy Rigas escorted him and gave him a hug and a kiss goodbye, he said.

"Under the circumstances, he's in good spirits," McMichael said, adding that Rigas stopped for lunch at a diner in Scranton on his way home to Coudersport. "He's looking forward to being home and continuing his effort to clear his name."

Another of Rigas' attorneys, attorney Christie Callahan, said Coudersport has planned a celebration in his honor.
"The majority of the people of Coudersport have always understood that John is a good man who never tried to defraud anyone. So I am not surprised at the genuine outpouring of love for him," she said.

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