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Dutch Advisory Board Rebuts Concerns About Early Release of Life-Sentenced Individuals
The Dutch Advisory Board on Life Sentences confirms that concerns about early release without treatment for individuals serving life sentences are unfounded, citing a new system implemented in 2017 which includes mandatory psychiatric evaluation before any reintegration consideration.
Dutch Advisory Board Rebuts Concerns About Early Release of Life-Sentenced Individuals
The Dutch Advisory Board on Life Sentences confirms that concerns about early release without treatment for individuals serving life sentences are unfounded, citing a new system implemented in 2017 which includes mandatory psychiatric evaluation before any reintegration consideration.
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48% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Hearing Could Lead to Parole
Jailed for life since 1989 for killing their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez face a Thursday hearing that could revise their sentences, potentially leading to parole after a three-decade legal battle fueled by claims of childhood abuse, a docuseries, and a Netflix drama.
Menendez Brothers' Hearing Could Lead to Parole
Jailed for life since 1989 for killing their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez face a Thursday hearing that could revise their sentences, potentially leading to parole after a three-decade legal battle fueled by claims of childhood abuse, a docuseries, and a Netflix drama.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Allows Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Hearing to Proceed
A Los Angeles judge ruled against the District Attorney's motion to withdraw a previous motion for resentencing, allowing Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1989 for the murder of their parents, to proceed with their resentencing hearing on April 17th; the brothers also seek clemency from Governor...
Judge Allows Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Hearing to Proceed
A Los Angeles judge ruled against the District Attorney's motion to withdraw a previous motion for resentencing, allowing Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1989 for the murder of their parents, to proceed with their resentencing hearing on April 17th; the brothers also seek clemency from Governor...
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48% Bias Score
Norris Admits Role in Lawrence Murder
David Norris, convicted in 2012 for the 1993 murder of Stephen Lawrence, has reportedly admitted to punching the victim but denies wielding the knife, leading to a public parole hearing this year.
Norris Admits Role in Lawrence Murder
David Norris, convicted in 2012 for the 1993 murder of Stephen Lawrence, has reportedly admitted to punching the victim but denies wielding the knife, leading to a public parole hearing this year.
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40% Bias Score
James Bulger Helpline Launched for Crime Victims
Denise Fergus, mother of murdered toddler James Bulger, launched James' Legacy Line, a helpline supporting crime victims, on March 16th, 2024, ahead of what would have been his 35th birthday, aiming to help families "struggling in silence".
James Bulger Helpline Launched for Crime Victims
Denise Fergus, mother of murdered toddler James Bulger, launched James' Legacy Line, a helpline supporting crime victims, on March 16th, 2024, ahead of what would have been his 35th birthday, aiming to help families "struggling in silence".
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60% Bias Score
DA Opposes Menendez Brothers' Release, Citing Fabricated Self-Defense Claim
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Monday he opposes the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez from prison, rejecting their self-defense claim in the 1989 murders of their parents as fabricated and calling for the withdrawal of a prior motion for resentencing.
DA Opposes Menendez Brothers' Release, Citing Fabricated Self-Defense Claim
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Monday he opposes the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez from prison, rejecting their self-defense claim in the 1989 murders of their parents as fabricated and calling for the withdrawal of a prior motion for resentencing.
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40% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Sentencing Hearing Postponed
A California judge postponed a hearing on the sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1990, to May 9th due to a dispute over a parole board report assessing public safety risks if released, following a clemency petition to Governor Newsom.
Menendez Brothers' Sentencing Hearing Postponed
A California judge postponed a hearing on the sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1990, to May 9th due to a dispute over a parole board report assessing public safety risks if released, following a clemency petition to Governor Newsom.
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44% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing to Proceed
A Los Angeles court ruled that the resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1989 of murdering their parents, can proceed despite opposition from the District Attorney, potentially leading to parole eligibility under a California law for inmates under 26 at the time of their crim...
Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing to Proceed
A Los Angeles court ruled that the resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1989 of murdering their parents, can proceed despite opposition from the District Attorney, potentially leading to parole eligibility under a California law for inmates under 26 at the time of their crim...
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44% Bias Score
Parole Denied Under Helen's Law for Murderer Who Refuses to Reveal Body Location
David Hodgson, convicted of murdering 19-year-old Jenny Nicholl in 2008, was denied parole under Helen's Law due to his refusal to reveal her body's location and lack of remorse; this is one of the first cases impacted by the law, enacted in 2021.
Parole Denied Under Helen's Law for Murderer Who Refuses to Reveal Body Location
David Hodgson, convicted of murdering 19-year-old Jenny Nicholl in 2008, was denied parole under Helen's Law due to his refusal to reveal her body's location and lack of remorse; this is one of the first cases impacted by the law, enacted in 2021.
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48% Bias Score
Clergy Abuse Survivor Fights Priest's Parole
Tim Gioe, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic priest Pat Wattigny, is fighting Wattigny's parole after he received a five-year sentence for molestation; a hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2024.
Clergy Abuse Survivor Fights Priest's Parole
Tim Gioe, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic priest Pat Wattigny, is fighting Wattigny's parole after he received a five-year sentence for molestation; a hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Essex Boys Killer's Release Blocked
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is blocking the release of Michael Steele, an 82-year-old man serving a life sentence for the 1995 Essex Boys murders, citing concerns about public safety and the Parole Board's decision as "legally irrational".
Essex Boys Killer's Release Blocked
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is blocking the release of Michael Steele, an 82-year-old man serving a life sentence for the 1995 Essex Boys murders, citing concerns about public safety and the Parole Board's decision as "legally irrational".
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48% Bias Score
Early Parole Release of Drunk Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Angers Victim's Family
Clara Ann DeLong, the drunk driver responsible for the September 12, 2023, hit-and-run death of Kenneth Glass in Wheatland, California, was released on parole on February 19, 2025, after serving only a third of her four-year sentence, causing outrage among Glass's family and advocates.
Early Parole Release of Drunk Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Angers Victim's Family
Clara Ann DeLong, the drunk driver responsible for the September 12, 2023, hit-and-run death of Kenneth Glass in Wheatland, California, was released on parole on February 19, 2025, after serving only a third of her four-year sentence, causing outrage among Glass's family and advocates.
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52% Bias Score
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