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Lots of interesting news and notes about parole

By Douglas A. Berman

In the news today are a number of interesting items about parole: From the Gainesville Sun here, "Editorial: Parole reform" From Reuters here, "Dying Manson follower Atkins denied parole" From the Richmond Times Dispatch here, "Some inmates eligible for parole held longer than guidelines suggest" The item about Manson follower Susan Atkins being denied parole despite being terminally ill and paralyzed over most of her body is getting the most media attention, in part because of the visuals the even produced and in part because of the recent controversial decision by Scotland to grant compassionate release to the Lockerbie bomber.  This article from across the pond, which is headlined "Scotland take note: 'Manson Family' killer Susan Atkins loses 18th bid for parole DESPITE being on her death bed," highlights this comparative dynamics surrounding this notable parole denial story...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on September 03, 2009 (boomark / email).