California Governor Supports Release of Charles Manson Gang Killer Leslie Van Houten

California Governor Gavin Newsom has stated that he will not interfere with the release of Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of Charles Manson who participated in the 1969 murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. The state's high court is unlikely to consider an appeal to block her parole, meaning Van Houten will likely be freed after serving 53 years in prison. Van Houten, now in her 70s, will be released to a halfway house to learn basic life skills. The decision has caused heartbreak for the victims' families, who continue to feel the impact of the brutal killings.