[JSteff]

If Pollard stays behind bars, it's largely his own doing.

So what is the government holding over his head that would make him NOT want parole yet?

[Alberta's Child]

Probably nothing. His refusal to apply for parole is likely based on one or both of the following:

1. If he applies for parole he is implicitly acknowledging that he was guilty of the crimes.

2. If he's paroled he would still have to live under the supervision of the Federal justice system and probably won't be able to travel outside the country. He may consider himself at risk in the U.S. if he's not in custody behind bars.