Because the federal sentencing system formally abolished parole four decades ago, the modern stories of parole come from the states. But there never seems to be a shortage of interesting parole-related matters coming from the states, and here is a quick round up of just a few such stories from all around the country that caught my eye recently:
From AL.com, “Alabama has granted parole to less than 8% of eligible prisoners“
From Bolts, “Prisons Grow in Mississippi as State Officials Cut Parole“
From CBS News Chicago, “Meek Mill on hand as Gov. Pritzker signs parole system overhaul bill“
From CBS News New York, “Preppy Killer” Robert Chambers released from prison after 15-year sentence in drug, assault case“
From Fox KVVU-TV, “Las Vegas police: Former Nevada parole officer accused of having sex with detainee“
From NPR, “Attorneys debate whether teen who killed 4 should be sentenced to life without parole“
From SB Nation, “How Mavericks helped Dorian Finney-Smith get his father paroled after 28 years in prison“
From WBUR, “Class-action discrimination suit filed against Massachusetts parole board“