DETROIT High profile inmates like Paul Manafort and Micahel Cohen have been released from prison due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) -- and we might be adding former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to that list. READ: Mayor Mike Duggan, other Detroiters react to news of possible Kwame Kilpatrick releaseKilpatricks family members said theyve been told by the federal government that he will be headed for home confinement. The home confinement approval for former Mayor Kilpatrick really is a streak of good news after hearing so much bad news. Its something thats been a collective effort being worked on by so many people,"MORE: Family believes former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be released from prison next monthKilpatrick, his family and supporters have lobbied President Donald Trump in February -- including state Representative Sherry Gay Dagnogo hand delivering a clemency request to the president personally. If he is granted release from prison that doesnt mean hell be walking around free.