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 […]
Offender released under new law made troubling admission during parole hearing
A man previously sentenced to over 300 years for sexually abusing a 5-year-old has been granted early release under a law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. This law has stirred controversy due to the nature of his crimes. Gregory Lee Vogelsang, now 57, had been convicted of kidnapping and sexually abusing multiple children, aged 5 […]
California’s elderly parole system criticized after violent child predator almost released
Child Predator Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges A man previously convicted of child molestation, who has acknowledged his ongoing sexual attraction to young girls, has pleaded not guilty to new charges. This happened on Monday as California Republicans intensified their criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom concerning the state’s parole board. David Allen Funston, 64, […]
64-Year-Old Child Predator Sentenced to Jail in Different County for 30-Year-Old Offense Right Before Release Under California’s ‘Elderly Parole’ Law
A 64-year-old man, who has been serving three life sentences for child predation, experienced an unexpected turn of events after he was granted parole under California’s Elderly Parole Program. He was set to be released this week. However, the county district attorney’s office intervened by issuing a warrant for the arrest of David Allen Funston […]
California child rapist granted parole confessed to pedophilic urges in 2021
A California man, David Allen Funston, aged 64, was initially slated for release this week after being controversially granted parole. However, moments before his release, he was arrested due to a new warrant issued in Placer County. Hearing records revealed that Funston had acknowledged, during proceedings, that he continued to provide sexual pleasure to children […]
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 […]