South L.A. restaurant owner held by ICE, at risk of deportation after gun-related arrest and parole breach
Chef Arrested by ICE in Los Angeles Federal immigration agents apprehended Carlos Roll, the chef behind two popular restaurants in South Los Angeles, La Granja Rotisserie and Fuego Rotisserie, over the weekend while he was out gathering supplies. His girlfriend and business partner, Jenna Lawrence, recounted the chaotic scene. According to her, they took him […]
Mother who killed her children eligible for parole after more than 30 years in prison
Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother convicted of murdering her two young children, is seeking parole again. At 53 years old, she’s been serving a life sentence since the tragic drowning of her sons in a lake back in 1994. It will be 30 years in prison by November 2024 when her next eligibility for […]
California DA urges Newsom to address parole loophole for child rapists
An undocumented immigrant from Mexico, currently serving a 139-year sentence for raping and getting his underage stepdaughter pregnant, may be able to apply for early parole again soon. This situation arises due to a legal loophole associated with a law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Israel Seha’s attempt for early release was halted after […]
Man who raped and got his stepdaughter pregnant must remain in jail after new law allowed for early parole.
California Man Denied Parole Despite Disturbing History A California man, Israel Ceja, 63, who raped and later impregnated his underage stepdaughter, has been ordered to remain in prison, even though a panel recommended his early release under a law endorsed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Ceja was due for release from San Quentin State Prison based […]
California Democrats lower parole age for offenders after pressure from reform group
California lawmakers have recently altered their stance on an initiative aimed at preventing the parole of serious offenders, following pressure from prisoner advocacy groups. The change comes amidst ongoing efforts to address prison overcrowding. The Older Offenders Act permits inmates aged 50 and older who have served a minimum of 20 years to apply for […]
Lawmakers respond to frustration over parole releases in California.
Legislative Response to Parole for Child Sex Offenders Frustration surrounding the parole of child sex offenders has made its way into state legislatures. In response, Democrats are shifting their stance to better tackle the existing loopholes. On Tuesday, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers put forth bills aimed at limiting parole hearings for older prisoners. Currently, […]
Convicted murderer and rapist shot by police during parole warrant arrest for reportedly not dropping his gun
Police Shooting in the Bronx An NYPD officer shot and killed a man during an arrest related to a parole warrant at an apartment in the Bronx. Lucien Colon, 44, was identified as the victim. A friend and neighbor claimed that the police acted without justification. However, police reports indicate that Colon did not lower […]
California man Darryl Lamar Collins receives a life sentence without parole for the murder of Fatima Johnson following his release from parole.
A man from California, who had only been out on parole for less than a year after serving time for multiple murders, has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a mother of six in Los Angeles. Authorities made the announcement on Friday. Daryl Lamar Collins, aged 55, was convicted for the murder of […]
LA mother’s murderer receives life sentence after being released on early parole
California Man Sentenced to Life for Murder A man from California, Darryl Lamar Collins, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson. Johnson, a mother of six, was found dead in her Los Angeles apartment on July 4, 2021, nearly a year after Collins was released on parole […]
California Child Abuser Sentenced to 355 Years Will Be Granted Parole Due to New Law
Convicted Pedophile Released Early in California A convicted pedophile who targeted children as young as five in Sacramento, California, has been granted early release due to a 2020 law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Gregory Lee Vogelsang, at 57 years old, was sentenced to 355 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually abusing multiple children […]