The decision to grant David Leonardo parole after serving 12 years for killing his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter has sparked outrage from the victim's family and local officials.
Prosecutors argued at the parole hearing that Leonardo showed no genuine remorse for the crime and instead engaged in manipulative behavior to appeal to the board's sympathy.
Despite the objections of Priscilla's family and the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, the parole board insisted that Leonardo's rehabilitation in prison warranted his release.
Leonardo's release has been particularly controversial, highlighting deeper issues about parole processes and the justice system's perceived leniency towards violent offenders.
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