You are worth less than $1 an hour in which US state?
 

Lake Mills man compensated for miscalculated jail release | News - Channel3000.com I assume his upcoming lawsuit will be more fruitful.

I'll put this another way. How much would you do it for?

I think he also has an issue with his attorney. A good attorney should let his client know the date of his release, and if it happens sooner due to good behavior the better. I also wonder if they are deducting his room and board for the extended stay.