You seem surprised. He was convicted. There were no errors of law or procedure. Exactly what recourse do you imagine he had?
In this case, he gave a shout-out "Hey, bro!" and the _Resident came running, papers in hand.
Otherwise, I agree with you. Should still be there, waiting on a private law from either a state lege or the Congress that would cure his situation. Congress can act speedily when they want to -- and when Harry the Smeagol isn't being a butt.