thomas reported in january 2008 to the atlanta federal penitentiary in georgia. in june 2009, he was transferred to the low-security federal correctional institution in oakdale, louisiana. on march 30, 2010, thomas was released from oakdale and moved into a halfway house in the new orleans neighborhood of gentilly to serve the final few months of his sentence. in august 2010, he was allowed to return to his home and serve the remainder of his sentence under home confinement. his sentence was officially completed on september 8, 2010, having been reduced for good behavior while he was incarcerated.