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REPORT: Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling Could Get Out Of Prison Early

Julia La RocheApr 4, 2013, 18:10 IST

">APJeff Skilling on the day of his 2006 sentencing.Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling could be getting out of prison early, CNBC's investigative reporter Scott Cohn reports.

According to CNBC, an agreement is being discussed between Skilling's lawyers.

It's unclear how much his sentenced would be reduced if a deal is reached.

Skilling was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison in Englewood, Colo., for his role in the collapse of the Houston-based energy firm. He has served six.

Since being imprisoned, both of his parents and his college-age son John Taylor "JT" Skilling have died.