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Sex offender releases spark parole debate
The California Senate reconfirmed five parole board commissioners amid Republican criticism of recent decisions to grant parole to serial sex offenders, including those convicted of child molestation. Democrats defended the process, citing adherence to evidence-based risk assessments mandated by a California Supreme Court ruling, which requires parole decisions to consider current safety risks. The controversy arose after offenders like David Allen Funston, who used candy and toys to lure children, were approved for elderly parole, prompting calls for reform and legislative proposals to restrict certain offenders from parole eligibility.
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