A lot of "lifers" are being released from prison due to severe over crowding. Vice did a pretty good report on this about a month ago. I'd be willing to bet that this is the case with Luchesse. He's in his 90's, chances of recidivism are probably nonexistent, he's got another few years of life left at best.

It's kind of a bittersweet situation, really, to finally get a taste of freedom at the very end of your life, at a time when you'll least enjoy it. hehe.