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California Governor Gavin Newsom reverses parole for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
1 month ago | By ABC
California Governor Gavin Newsom's latest decision on Leslie Van Houten's parole marks the fourth time a governor has blocked her release from jail.
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California governor nixes parole for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
1 month ago | By Boston Herald
LOS ANGELES - California Gov. Gavin Newson has reversed parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, marking the fourth time a governor has blocked her release.
A California panel recommended parole in July for Van Houten, who has spent nearly five decades in prison. Newsom reversed her release once previously and his predecessor, Jerry Brown, blocked it twice.
Van Houten's attorney, Rich Pfeiffer, said they will appeal Newsom's decision.
“This reversal will demonstrate to the courts that there is no way Newsom will let her out,” Pfeiffer said. “So they have to enforce the law or...
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