(CNN) -- A former defense lawyer imprisoned for aiding a convicted terrorist's communication from prison to his terrorist group was released from prison Tuesday evening, after a judge ordered the "compassionate release."
U.S. District Judge John Koeltl granted a motion filed by federal prosecutors and the Federal Bureau of Prisons to reduce the sentence of outspoken lawyer Lynne Stewart, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2010.
Stewart's "terminal medical condition and very limited life expectancy constitute extraordinary and compelling reasons that warrant the requested reduction," Koeltl wrote in his order.
"... It is further ordered that the defendant shall be released from the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons as soon as her medical condition permits, the release plan is implemented and travel arrangements can be made."
Stewart arrived in New York early Wednesday afternoon and is with her son and his family in Brooklyn, according to her lawyer, Jill Shellow.
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Wearing navy blue prison garb and handcuffs, Stewart entered a crowded courtroom to a standing ovation.
This treasonous, terroristic bitch should have been sentenced to death in the first place. But, this is the same judge who tried to get away with giving her just 28 months when she was originally found guilty.
Absolutely disgusting. I hope it hurts, Lynne. I hope it hurts a lot.
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