Maurice Clarett turned his life around in prison. In a 2020 interview with Vlad TV, he noted that he was there for 3 years and 11 months. He confirmed that he was a model inmate, a status that could be attributed to his dedication to self-improvement and interest in various forms of intensive therapy. He shared, “When I started going through this stuff, I just immediately see that it was something that I needed.”
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In fact, a 2020 piece by the Toledo Blade revealed that prison was a “blessing” for Clarett. The judge responsible for his probation release claimed that he was “one of the truly, truly wonderful success stories.” Although prison was dull and tedious, he found solace in reading books, an activity that he hadn’t engaged in much before. In prison, he read newspapers, novels, as well as philosophy and self-help books. “Reading was like working out a part of the body I hadn’t worked out before,” Clarett remarked. He elaborated on his positive outlook on prison, saying, “Prison gave me the opportunity just to sit still and to figure out another way to add value to myself and try to prosper in life. Toledo was my foundation.”
