How Much Compassion in 'Compassionate' Release? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, right, was granted compassionate release after serving five of eight years in prison on corruption charges. ( Steven Senne / AP Photo ) Produced by Dana Roberson Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC