Berkman was released from prison in July 1992. He returned to New York City, renewed his relationship to Dana Biberman, and tried to rebuild his life as a physician. He worked primarily with HIV/AIDS patients in the Bronx. He continued to support political prisoners, even on a TV debate with Peter Thiel and Ted Cruz, as his social rage at mistreatment in prisons continued. He and Barbara Zeller reconciled and rebuilt their family life together.