Survivor expresses concerns about California granting parole to serial child predator
Victims of a convicted serial child predator expressed their anger this week after the California Parole Board decided to approve the potential release of David Allen Funston. They argue that he has not shown true remorse and fear he might harm others if freed. One victim, Amelia, voiced her disgust, saying, “I can’t believe people […]
California child offender approved for release through elderly parole program
California Child Molester Granted Parole, Community Fears for Safety A man in California, once labeled by a judge as a “monster parents fear the most,” has been granted release under the state’s senior parole program. Authorities, however, argue that this decision endangers the community, prompting prosecutors to take action to prevent it. David Allen Funston, […]
California child molester David Allen Funston released on parole
California Approves Parole for Notorious Child Predator In a shocking move that has caused a wave of anger throughout California, state officials have approved the release of one of Sacramento County’s most notorious child predators, despite previous assurances that he would spend the rest of his life in prison. David Allen Funston, 64, has been […]
Former San Francisco attorney whose ‘death dog’ caused Diane Whipple’s death denied parole
The third attempt didn’t go as she had hoped. Marjorie Knoller, a former criminal defense attorney, faced a setback last Thursday when California’s parole board denied her request for freedom once again. This marks the third rejection for her in connection with the tragic incident involving a fatal dog attack on a college lacrosse coach […]
Texas teenager on parole for murder charged with violent prison escape and CVS theft
One of four Texas teenagers, Edmound Guillory, 19, is accused of escaping from a local jail. Interestingly, he was on parole for a murder charge when he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and robbed a store earlier that month. This all took place just before 2 a.m. on January 11, with other suspects including […]
Ex-Portland nightclub owner Larry Hurwitz sent to prison for breaking parole terms
A former nightclub owner in Portland, Larry Hurwitz, known as the “Starry Night Killer,” is back in prison after being charged with domestic violence and violating parole. He was arrested last week in Sandy, Oregon, on charges that include harassment and fourth-degree assault, and is currently being held without bail set at $500,000. According to […]
Judge pauses Trump administration’s efforts to end mass parole for over 10,000 migrants.
Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Cuts to Immigration Programs Recently, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a temporary restraining order that halts the Trump administration’s effort to cut federal funding for certain immigration parole programs. This order means the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can’t revoke the legal status of thousands of foreign nationals who […]
Judge stops DHS from ending Family Reunification Parole programs
Federal Judge Blocks DHS from Ending Family Reunification Parole Program A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily halted the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plans to end the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) program, which affects immigrants from seven countries. The judge ruled that DHS likely did not provide sufficient notice to those impacted before taking […]
Georgia parole board halts execution of death row inmate following late clemency request
A scheduled execution for a convicted murderer in Georgia has been postponed as state officials consider a new request for clemency. Stacey Humphries, age 52, was set to be executed on Wednesday by lethal injection, but the Pardons and Parole Board intervened after receiving a last-minute petition. This petition, brought forth by the nonprofit Georgian […]
Senate Republicans investigate Biden’s immigration parole following National Guard shooting
Senate Republicans Investigate Immigration Policies Following National Guard Shooting Senate Republicans are intensifying their scrutiny of former President Joe Biden’s immigration parole program. They contend that this policy allowed the suspected shooter of D.C. National Guardsmen to enter the United States. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) will spearhead a hearing later this […]