Miseducation of Apollo: Part 2

Today is the day that Apollo Nida reports to federal prison. Seriously, can you honestly believe that we are witnessing this Real Housewives of Atlanta star return back to prison for another stint? But should we really be surprised? According to an April 2014 study released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated two-thirds (68 percent) of 405,000 prisoners released in 30 states in 2005 were arrested for a new crime within three years of release from prison, and three-quarters (77 percent) were arrested within five years. Additionally, recidivism was highest among males, blacks and young adults. Five years after release from prison, black offenders had the highest recidivism rate (81 percent), compared to Hispanic (75 percent) and white (73 percent) offenders. These statistics make you wonder if Apollo ever stood a chance.