reporter: since he was a teenager, jason alulia has known dimasi. he worked for the former speaker for 10 years. he said the judge made clear this had nothing to do with dimasi's former political status. >> if you read the decision, you can see it was not special treatment, he met the qualifications set forth by the doj and the judge realized he's not getting the care he needs in prison that he will get at home. >> compassionate release should be more available generally wehterh you have a big . it is about getting people in the proper setting given the situation they are in. reporter: dimasi will be home just in time for thanksgiving. >> today was a fabous day. anchor: dimasi willave served five of his 8 year sentence when he leaves prison next tuesday. he will be confined to his home at least six months, leaving only for medical visits and religious observances approved by probation. ed: president-elect donald trump is meeting with one of his top critics this weekend mitt abc news reports romney is being considered as secretary of state in the new