When Does George Jung Get Out Of Jail

So, you're wondering, "When does George Jung, the real-life inspiration for 'Blow,' finally get out of the slammer?" I mean, the guy's been in and out of jail more times than a yo-yo, right?

First things first, let's set the record straight. George Jung, aka "Boston George," is no small-time crook. He was a major player in the '70s and '80s drug scene, smuggling tons of cocaine into the U.S. from Colombia. I mean, the guy was practically a one-man drug pipeline!

Now, you might be thinking, "With a rap sheet that long, he's probably doing life without parole, right?" Well, not quite. See, George was sentenced to 60 years in prison back in 2001, but thanks to some good behavior and a few presidential pardons, he's been shaving off some serious time.

So, when does he get out?

Alright, let's do some math here. George was born in 1942, so he's currently in his late 70s. He's been in prison since 1994, which means he's already served over 25 years. His original sentence was 60 years, but with good behavior and time off for overcrowding, he's been eligible for release since 2015.

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However, here's where it gets a bit tricky. George has a bit of a habit of violating his parole. I mean, the guy's been busted for smuggling drugs into prison, for crying out loud! So, each time he messes up, his release date gets pushed back.

But wait, there's more!

In 2017, George's daughter, Kristina Jung, started a petition for her dad's release. She even wrote a book about their family's struggles, titled "Cocainero: The Life and Times of a Drug Kingpin's Daughter." I mean, if that's not a plot for a reality TV show, I don't know what is!

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Anyway, back to the question at hand. As of now, George's release date is set for September 2021. But remember, this is George Jung we're talking about. The guy's like a cat with nine lives, so who knows what might happen between now and then?

One thing's for sure, though. When George finally does get out, it's gonna be one heck of a homecoming. I mean, the guy's been in prison longer than some of us have been alive! But hey, that's a story for another time, right?

So, there you have it. The lowdown on George Jung's prison stint. Now, who's ready for a refill on that coffee?