California GOP launches petition targeting Newsom parole board over sex offenders
The California Republican Party has initiated a petition aimed at addressing the issue of convicted sex offenders granted parole by a board appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
‘Rot in jail’: Ford criticizes child killer being granted unescorted absences
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has condemned the decision to grant child killer Darren Scott Ray unescorted absences from prison.
Leave bid denied for Edmonton murderer Mark Twitchell, convicted in notorious ‘Dexter’ case
Mark Twitchell, a convicted murderer who gained notoriety for imitating a character from the TV show Dexter, has had his application for temporary leave from prison denied by the Parole Board of Canada.
Rapist talked parole board into freedom - then attacked woman with knife
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.
Victim fears for others after California parole board approves release of convicted child predator
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.
'Britain's youngest female double murderer' approved for open prison move
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.
James Bulger killer Jon Venables' life after release and sick paedophile shame
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.
SA Parole Board says commissioner made 'error' in overturning Snowtown killer's release
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.
Notorious hammer killer's release blocked by Justice Secretary's last-minute bid
The Justice Secretary has intervened to block the release of hammer killer Reginald Wilson, citing concerns over community testing and his criminal history.
The Parole Board Approved Former Knesset Member Faina Kirschenbaum's Request for Early Release
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.