Al-Zaidi was initially sentenced to three years behind bars, but the term was later reduced, and he was granted additional time off for good behavior.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

The report offers some practical solutions to the spending problem sentence reductions, reinstating parole options, assigning increased time off for good behavior, etc.

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While aiding the law was part of his plea-bargain, testifying won't get him softer terms--only the proverbial "time off for good behavior" can do that.

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