“This ensures that the next Democratic administration cannot abuse the parole system to allow another invasion of illegal aliens into our country,” said Jae Williams, press secretary for Republican ...

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The state’s Parole Board is giving second chances to more first-degree murderers who were initially sentenced to life without parole. The Massachusetts Parole Board has OK’d the release of five murder ...

A convicted murderer whose parole in Massachusetts was previously revoked has once again been granted parole. In 2004, a Bristol County Superior Court jury convicted Justin Gaouette, now 44, on ...

New Jersey's 21 county prosecutors are in solidarity in their efforts to derail a parole reform bill they say will jeopardize public safety and erode victim's rights by its provisions to reduce ...

The state’s parole board has released 39 “emerging adult” murder convicts who were originally sentenced to life without parole, but who later became eligible after a court ruling. The Massachusetts ...

Criminal complaint offers few details in homicide case against parole agent in fatal Erie shooting. Affidavit does not address earlier claims the parole officer was dragged as shooting victim ...

UPDATE: This story was updated Monday with comments from Gov. Phil Murphy’s office. Parole reform legislation introduced this month in the state legislature would emphasize rehabilitation while ...

The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, and the spirit of the season. And every year, the Bay Area gathers to ...

The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, and the spirit of the season. And every year, the Bay Area gathers to ...

On the heels of statewide rallies in support of passing parole reform, seven members of Congress have sent a letter to state leaders calling on them to pass two measures that have languished for ...