Overview
- Multiple Mexican outlets reported that TV journalist Tanya Charry said Lyle will be freed at 00:00 on Dec. 29, 2026, a date published across several news organizations.
- Lyle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2022 and in February 2023 received a five-year prison term plus eight years of supervised release.
- Reporters say a 2024 civil lawsuit filed by the victim’s son seeking about $1 million was dismissed for inactivity after the plaintiffs failed to act in court.
- Coverage states U.S. immigration authorities could open deportation or removal proceedings weeks before his sentence ends, a separate administrative process that can affect custody timing.
- Family accounts say Lyle’s children have kept contact by video calls and electronic messages during his incarceration, and news outlets note the reported release and legal updates have not been independently confirmed by court, prison, or immigration officials.