California is releasing more lifers on parole, according to a Stanford University report. Between 2008 and 2015, the parole grant rate increased from 8 to 25 percent for those who appeared before the Parole Board in 2015. “Parole has been viewed … [Read more...]
California Supreme Court Rules on Marsy’s Law
The California Supreme Court has upheld the voter-approved initiative called Marsy’s Law, which increased the deferral period between parole hearings to a maximum of 15 years. The court on March 4 rejected a challenge brought by Michael Vicks, a … [Read more...]
“Tough On Crime” Billionaire Indicted
Henry Nicholas III, co-founder of Broadcom Corporation, was indicted on 21 charges including drug possessions, drug distribution, and spiking drinks of unknowing victims with the drug ecstasy. Nicholas is the one who funded the last minute effort to … [Read more...]