Irrational' decision to release man convicted of Essex Boys' murders blockedThe Independent focuses on critical news issues while advocating for accessible journalism funded by donations.
NY's anti-justice Parole Board's shameful salary: Letters to the Editor - April 15, 2025The New York Parole Board's pay increased by 87% since 2019, raising concerns about their decisions on releasing offenders.
Rep. Richie Torres: My school was named after two slain NYPD cops - their killer was released from prisonThe release of cop killers by the Board of Parole is a moral failure and causes harm to victims' families.
A cop killer's possible parole: Letters to the Editor - April 8, 2025The Parole Board's repeated releases of cop killers is morally repugnant and causes distress to victim families.
Family disgusted' after parole board says killer Stephen Ling should be freedThe Parole Board's decision to release Steven Ling has devastated the victim's family, highlighting concerns about public safety and accountability in parole decisions.
People do awful things': the Parole Board's Rob McKeon on life among murderers, rapists and career criminalsRob McKeon believes accepting that some prisoners will die in jail helps him make fair yet difficult decisions without personal emotional conflict.
Irrational' decision to release man convicted of Essex Boys' murders blockedThe Independent focuses on critical news issues while advocating for accessible journalism funded by donations.
NY's anti-justice Parole Board's shameful salary: Letters to the Editor - April 15, 2025The New York Parole Board's pay increased by 87% since 2019, raising concerns about their decisions on releasing offenders.
Rep. Richie Torres: My school was named after two slain NYPD cops - their killer was released from prisonThe release of cop killers by the Board of Parole is a moral failure and causes harm to victims' families.
A cop killer's possible parole: Letters to the Editor - April 8, 2025The Parole Board's repeated releases of cop killers is morally repugnant and causes distress to victim families.
Family disgusted' after parole board says killer Stephen Ling should be freedThe Parole Board's decision to release Steven Ling has devastated the victim's family, highlighting concerns about public safety and accountability in parole decisions.
People do awful things': the Parole Board's Rob McKeon on life among murderers, rapists and career criminalsRob McKeon believes accepting that some prisoners will die in jail helps him make fair yet difficult decisions without personal emotional conflict.
Parole denied for Bay Area man convicted in bizarre scheme to get ex-girlfriend deportedParole denied for Jose Pablo Romero, who violently assaulted his wife to frame ex-girlfriend.
Parole denied for Bay Area man convicted in bizarre scheme to get ex-girlfriend deportedJose Pablo Romero was denied parole for violent crimes against his wife, showcasing the board's stance against domestic violence.
Parole denied for Bay Area man convicted in bizarre scheme to get ex-girlfriend deportedParole denied for Jose Pablo Romero, who violently assaulted his wife to frame ex-girlfriend.
Parole denied for Bay Area man convicted in bizarre scheme to get ex-girlfriend deportedJose Pablo Romero was denied parole for violent crimes against his wife, showcasing the board's stance against domestic violence.
Stephen Lawrence killer finally accepts he was at scene of racist murder'David Norris admits presence during Stephen Lawrence's murder, affects parole hearing.
Baby P's mother Tracey Connelly makes new bid for freedom 18 years after son's torture deathTracey Connelly, mother of Baby P, is granted another chance at freedom after multiple violations since her initial release.
Parole board barred victims' families from attending Bernardo hearing in person, lawyer says | CBC NewsThe justice system has once again failed the families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy by denying them in-person victim impact statements at Paul Bernardo's parole hearing.
Baby P's stepfather refused parole for fifth timeSteven Barker has been denied parole due to ongoing risk of reoffending and lack of participation in rehabilitation programs.
Stephen Lawrence killer finally accepts he was at scene of racist murder'David Norris admits presence during Stephen Lawrence's murder, affects parole hearing.
Baby P's mother Tracey Connelly makes new bid for freedom 18 years after son's torture deathTracey Connelly, mother of Baby P, is granted another chance at freedom after multiple violations since her initial release.
Parole board barred victims' families from attending Bernardo hearing in person, lawyer says | CBC NewsThe justice system has once again failed the families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy by denying them in-person victim impact statements at Paul Bernardo's parole hearing.
Baby P's stepfather refused parole for fifth timeSteven Barker has been denied parole due to ongoing risk of reoffending and lack of participation in rehabilitation programs.
Lawrence killer admits role in attack - Parole BoardDavid Norris has allegedly admitted to being involved in the attack on Stephen Lawrence, according to the Parole Board.Norris continues to deny he held racist views despite the nature of the crime.
One of Stephen Lawrence's killers reportedly now admits he was involvedNorris may acknowledge involvement in Stephen Lawrence's murder, indicating a potential shift in his stance as he approaches parole hearing.
Lawrence killer admits role in attack - Parole BoardDavid Norris has allegedly admitted to being involved in the attack on Stephen Lawrence, according to the Parole Board.Norris continues to deny he held racist views despite the nature of the crime.
One of Stephen Lawrence's killers reportedly now admits he was involvedNorris may acknowledge involvement in Stephen Lawrence's murder, indicating a potential shift in his stance as he approaches parole hearing.
Another insult to injury as NYS Parole Board once again releases a cop-killerThe release of cop-killer Lee Ernest Walker highlights ongoing concerns regarding New York's parole policies and board composition.
Murdered teenager's father says killer rapper has no remorse' after recall to jailBarry Mizen believes his son's killer shows no remorse after boasting about the crime in rap music, highlighting concerns over prison reform and media responsibility.
Freed double killer given whole-life sentence for murder of neighbour in Welsh villageFormer double killer Brian Whitelock, considered low risk, was sentenced to whole-life imprisonment for murdering neighbor Wendy Buckney, amid concerns over his dangerous behavior.
Another insult to injury as NYS Parole Board once again releases a cop-killerThe release of cop-killer Lee Ernest Walker highlights ongoing concerns regarding New York's parole policies and board composition.
Murdered teenager's father says killer rapper has no remorse' after recall to jailBarry Mizen believes his son's killer shows no remorse after boasting about the crime in rap music, highlighting concerns over prison reform and media responsibility.
Freed double killer given whole-life sentence for murder of neighbour in Welsh villageFormer double killer Brian Whitelock, considered low risk, was sentenced to whole-life imprisonment for murdering neighbor Wendy Buckney, amid concerns over his dangerous behavior.
Ministers block 128 on indefinite jail terms from moving to open conditionsThe UK government has denied many IPP prisoners the chance for open prison transfer, causing significant distress and hopelessness among inmates.
Exclusive | NYPD cop killer up for release as victim's outraged daughter fights back: 'He should be in jail for the rest of his life'A killer of an NYPD cop is up for parole, sparking outrage from the victim's daughter who wants him to remain incarcerated for life.
Widow of wrong-way crash victim blasts NY decision to parole driver: 'This liberalism is a bullet into the back'The widow of Stanley Rabinowitz condemned the New York parole board for releasing his killer, stressing a lack of accountability in the justice system.
Exclusive | NYPD cop killer up for release as victim's outraged daughter fights back: 'He should be in jail for the rest of his life'A killer of an NYPD cop is up for parole, sparking outrage from the victim's daughter who wants him to remain incarcerated for life.
Widow of wrong-way crash victim blasts NY decision to parole driver: 'This liberalism is a bullet into the back'The widow of Stanley Rabinowitz condemned the New York parole board for releasing his killer, stressing a lack of accountability in the justice system.
Baby P's mother back in jail after breaking licenceTracey Connelly, mother of Baby P, has been recalled to prison for breaching license conditions two years after her release.