"California Governor Gavin Newsom Blocks Early Release for Gang Member Convicted of Minister's Murder"

California Governor Gavin Newsom overruled a state parole board's decision to release Derek Eugene Pettis, a gang member who murdered a minister and shot a deputy in 1994. Pettis, who was granted "youthful offender" parole, had a history of violence and substance abuse. Newsom's decision came after outrage and condemnation from prosecutors and deputies, with the governor noting that Pettis poses an unreasonable danger to society if released. Pettis will have another chance to go before the parole board in 18 months, and the governor has yet to make a decision on the pending release of another convicted murderer.