Parole Board
Coverage of Parole Board in the Nexus archive.
- California sued over policy that could free serial killers as Laci Peterson's friend sounds alarm
Victim families in California are suing a parole board policy that would recommend resentencing or clemency for convicts serving life without parole, including serial killers and mass shooters. Anne Marie Schubert of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation (CJLF) argued the Board exceeded its statutory authority by trying to rewrite sentencing laws. The lawsuit contends this new system violates Marsy's Law and compromises the finality of judgments for victims.
- St. Paul cop killer up for parole: What the Board will consider
A man convicted of killing a St. Paul police officer more than 50 years ago is set for another parole hearing, with reactions from the officer's family and state officials.
- Woman beater's extraordinary outburst as he's led away to begin jail sentence: 'Parole board gonna love this video'
A man convicted of assaulting a woman made a sarcastic comment to the parole board while being led away to begin his jail sentence. He remarked, 'Parole board gonna love this video', suggesting his outburst could impact his parole chances.
- Gary Glitter charged with new historical sex offences against girl
Gary Glitter has been charged with new historical sex offences against a girl and lost a parole board bid to be freed from jail.
- Black cab rapist John Worboys is working in prison hospital with sick and elderly inmates after being refused parole
John Worboys, a black cab rapist, is working in a prison hospital with sick and elderly inmates after being denied parole. He was refused parole due to his high risk of reoffending. This decision has raised concerns about public safety.
- John Worboys is denied parole for second time
John Worboys, a black-cab rapist, has been denied parole for the second time by the Parole Board, which decided against his release or transfer to open conditions within prison. The decision was communicated to his victims on Thursday. Worboys' parole denial is a significant development in his case.
- Black cab rapist John Worboys will remain in prison after being refused parole for second time
John Worboys, a black cab rapist, has been refused parole for the second time and will remain in prison. The decision comes after his previous applications were rejected. Worboys' case has garnered significant attention due to the severity of his crimes.
- Convicted killer who tried to murder two paedophile inmates is told he will be eligible for parole despite begging to die behind bars
A convicted killer who attempted to murder two pedophile inmates will be eligible for parole despite requesting to stay in prison. The inmate had begged to die behind bars. The decision comes after the inmate's actions were reviewed.
- BA pilot who bludgeoned his wife to death could be freed from prison: Killer set to go before Parole Board next week
A British Airways pilot who was convicted of bludgeoning his wife to death may be released from prison after being scheduled to appear before the Parole Board next week. The case has drawn attention due to the severity of the crime and the potential early release.