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David Allen Funston, a convicted child rapist, faces backlash after being granted parole, as he admitted to still having pedophilic fantasies as recently as 2021, leading to his re-arrest in Placer County.

A convicted rapist, Neil Trennan, received a life sentence after attacking a woman with a knife shortly after persuading the Parole Board to grant him day release.

A convicted child molester in California was arrested just hours before his scheduled release on parole due to new charges filed against him.

Katrine, a Norwegian woman, has been released on parole after spending 19 months in a Spanish prison for the alleged murder of her husband, for which she claims self-defense.

A victim expressed her outrage after the California parole board approved the release of David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, citing fears for public safety.

A convicted child molester, described by a judge as a significant threat to children, has been approved for release under California's elderly parole program, prompting concerns from local law enforcement and prosecutors.

The Parole Board has approved a move to an open prison for Lorraine Thorpe, Britain's youngest female double murderer, although her release on parole has been denied for a second time.

Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to the murders of his parents, which could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole.

Advancements in forensic genetics have led to the conviction of James Oliver Unick for the 1982 murder of Sarah Geer in Sonoma County, California, resulting in a life sentence without parole.

Charles Bronson, the UK's longest-serving prisoner, is set to challenge his sentence and treatment before an upcoming parole hearing.

Charles Bronson, Britain's most notorious prisoner, claims his life sentence is unlawful as he prepares for a parole hearing.

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd's request for an early release on parole has been denied amid concerns from the victim's family about his potential threat to young women.

In Sweden, the Moderaterna party is exploring the possibilities of introducing chemical castration for pedophiles as a condition for parole after the next election.

Charles Bronson, the UK's most infamous inmate, faces a challenging situation regarding his potential release from prison as his past behavior complicates his chances.

Henrikas Daktaras, a notorious mafia leader, will continue to serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole following a court ruling in Lithuania.

A man who murdered a mother of three in 2004 is set to be released from prison after a parole hearing.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, head of Dera Sacha Sauda, returned to jail after serving a 40-day parole, marking the 15th time he has been granted temporary release since his conviction in 2017.

Jon Venables, one of the killers of James Bulger, is poised to have another bid for freedom examined by the Parole Board, leading to renewed distress for Bulger's family.

The conditional release of A. Miltenis, sentenced in the Didžiūnaitytė case, was initially granted but later revoked by a higher court following a prosecution appeal.

Aivaras Miltenis' request for parole has been denied by the Kaunas District Court for the third time, keeping him in prison despite previous recommendations for release.

Miroslav Stehlík, while under mandated psychiatric care, committed two murders and violently attacked twelve others, raising serious questions about mental health care protocols.

Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch proposes chemical castration for convicted sexual offenders, particularly those guilty of child abuse or severe rape, as a condition for parole due to rising safety concerns among women.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned China's 20-year prison sentence for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai, calling it 'unjust and tragic' and urging the Chinese government to allow humanitarian parole.

Joswar Torres, a Venezuelan migrant detained by ICE for seven months, was released after a federal judge ruled his constitutional rights were violated, following a large protest demanding his freedom.

Former TV dancer Julio Kopseng has had his request for release from prison denied and will continue serving his sentence.

Julio Kopseng, a convicted serial offender and former TV dancer, has been denied parole by the Asker and Bærum District Court, having served ten years of his 21-year sentence for multiple violent crimes.

Brenton Tarrant, the Australian white supremacist who killed 51 people in Christchurch, New Zealand, has appealed his life sentence without parole.

John Wilson, the man who murdered schoolgirl Michelle Stewart, has been returned to prison a year after his release on parole for breaching license conditions.

A report by g1 mistakenly stated that the parole of former goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes had been revoked, but the court clarified that he has five days to present himself and regularize the benefit.

Indian guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a life sentence for murder and previously convicted of rape, has been released on parole to preach to his followers once again.

Indian guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who was first imprisoned in 2017 for rape and later convicted of murder, has been regularly granted parole to preach to millions of followers.

In Budapest, anti-fascist activist Maja T. is sentenced to eight years in prison despite questionable evidence, leaving her family in shock as she plans to appeal.

A 39-year-old man on parole was arrested for stabbing his 42-year-old neighbor to death in Piumhi following a dispute during a domestic altercation.

The SA Parole Board seeks a judicial review of a decision by the Parole Administrative Review Commissioner who overruled their plan to release Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis in 2025, claiming they were not allowed to participate in the review process.

The Northern Territory plans to implement the strictest penalties for domestic violence murders in Australia, requiring longer prison sentences without parole for offenders.

The Justice Secretary has intervened to block the release of hammer killer Reginald Wilson, citing concerns over community testing and his criminal history.

Ralph Bulger pledges to oppose Jon Venables' latest parole bid, which revives painful memories as the anniversary of his son's death nears.

Feri is seeking parole, and the Teplice court is set to discuss his request in the morning.

John Worboys' upcoming parole hearing will be conducted in public, despite opposition from three of his victims, following significant controversies surrounding his earlier release.

Denise Fergus, the mother of murdered toddler James Bulger, expressed her anger and distress over Jon Venables being granted a new parole hearing.

James Bulger's murderer, Jon Venables, is nearing parole after multiple convictions stemming from his involvement in the notorious abduction and murder of the two-year-old in 1993.

Peter Voisey, a rapist serving life for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a young girl, may be released on parole next month after serving 20 years in prison.

The mother of toddler James Bulger expresses her outrage and concern over the recent decision to grant a parole hearing to his killer, Jon Venables, who was only 10 years old when he committed the crime.

James Bulger's mother will hear the voice of her son's murderer, Jon Venables, during his parole hearing as he seeks release after being imprisoned for child abuse offenses.

Charles Bronson, Britain's most infamous prisoner, is facing a parole review that could lead to his freedom after fifty years in prison.

Jean Hartley is determined to oppose the parole of Stuart Diamond, who murdered and dismembered her son Christopher Hartley over a year ago, as she still seeks answers about her son's remains.

A Massachusetts federal judge has temporarily blocked the DHS from terminating Family Reunification Parole programs for migrants from seven countries, citing lack of proper notice to affected individuals.

The Parole Board announced today that it has approved former Deputy Interior Minister Faina Kirschenbaum's request for early release after serving nearly four years in prison for bribery and corruption offenses.

Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer and double agent who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia, has died at 84; he was serving a life sentence without parole for compromising numerous U.S. intelligence operations.

Patrick Mackay, known as the 'Devil's Disciple,' is preparing to request parole after serving 50 years for multiple murders.