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Secret Early Release of East Java Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse Sparks Outcry
world19 days ago

Secret Early Release of East Java Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse Sparks Outcry

Bechi (Moch Subchi Azal Tsani), a teacher at an East Java Islamic boarding school who was convicted of sexual assault, was secretly released early in August 2025 under sentence remissions. BBC Eye undercover footage shows him appearing at events with supporters after serving less than half his sentence, while victims say they were not informed of his release. The case underscores concerns about oversight of religious schools and the clout of powerful figures in Indonesia.

Bruce Davis, Manson Follower Convicted in 1969 Killings, Dies Behind Bars at 83
crime25 days ago

Bruce Davis, Manson Follower Convicted in 1969 Killings, Dies Behind Bars at 83

Bruce Davis, a follower of Charles Manson convicted in two 1969 killings, died in California prison at age 83. He was serving a life sentence for the murders of Donald Shea and Gary Hinman and was not the direct killer in the Tate-LaBianca slayings. Davis had been repeatedly denied parole, including by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021; his death was confirmed Sept. 11 by the Solano County coroner at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville.

Bruce Davis, Manson’s Closest Ally, Dies in Prison at 83
crime-and-courts25 days ago

Bruce Davis, Manson’s Closest Ally, Dies in Prison at 83

Bruce Davis, long‑time member of Charles Manson’s inner circle, died in a California prison at 83. Convicted in 1972 of the Hinman and Shea murders (not involved in the Tate killings), he spent decades in prison and was repeatedly blocked from release by governors despite eight parole-suitability determinations. His case underscored ongoing debates about accountability and rehabilitation, including a 2024 parole hearing that touched on his plans for a memoir and a podcast.

Paroled NYC suspect arrested in two-murder, 48-hour spree
us-news1 month ago

Paroled NYC suspect arrested in two-murder, 48-hour spree

A violent parolee, Jesus Acosta, 31, was arrested after a 48-hour spate of stickups across New York City that left two victims dead—the wings-spot worker in the Bronx and a deli customer in Brooklyn. The FBI had offered a $25,000 reward. Acosta, who had been on parole since April following a 10-year state prison sentence for assault and weapons, was identified by police as the suspect and was taken into custody, with NYPD praising the work of officers and New Yorkers alike.

Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal Las Vegas crash
crime4 months ago

Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal Las Vegas crash

Ex-NFL star Henry Ruggs was denied parole in the 2021 Las Vegas crash that killed Tina Tintor and her dog, after pleading guilty to felony DUI causing death and vehicular manslaughter. He is serving 3–10 years and will face parole again about three months before his Aug. 24, 2027 mandatory release date; prosecutors noted a blood-alcohol level of 0.16% and speeds up to 156 mph at the time of the crash.

Shirilla: 'I don’t need rehab' jail call reveals defiant stance
crime4 months ago

Shirilla: 'I don’t need rehab' jail call reveals defiant stance

Mackenzie Shirilla, 21, is serving two 15-years-to-life sentences for a 2022 crash prosecutors said was intentional that killed her boyfriend and a friend; in an undated jail call with her mother she says she doesn’t believe she needs rehabilitation, while her mother emphasizes rehab as the prison’s goal; Shirilla is eligible for parole in 2037, and renewed attention to the case has followed Netflix’s documentary The Crash.

Cambridge Memorial Drive shooting linked to man released from psychiatric care days earlier
crime5 months ago

Cambridge Memorial Drive shooting linked to man released from psychiatric care days earlier

A Cambridge gunman, Tyler E. Brown, who was released from McLean psychiatric hospital three days before the Memorial Drive attack, allegedly fired at least 60 rounds, injuring two people seriously after a parole officer warned he was at risk of violence. Brown, with a history of violence and prior prison sentences, faces armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license, and possessing a large-capacity firearm. He was halted by a state police trooper and an ex-Marine with a handgun; a public defender is listed for Brown as the investigation continues.

Thaksin Shinawatra Freed on Parole, Reemerging in Thai Politics
politics5 months ago

Thaksin Shinawatra Freed on Parole, Reemerging in Thai Politics

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, 76, has been released on parole from Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison after serving about eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge; he will wear an electronic ankle monitor for the remainder of his sentence. The parole, granted for good behavior and his age, comes as his long-dominant Pheu Thai party has seen waning influence, though it remains part of the governing coalition.

Paroled Fortune's Run creator pledges a comeback to the immersive sim
gaming5 months ago

Paroled Fortune's Run creator pledges a comeback to the immersive sim

The jailed lead developer behind Fortune's Run, known as Dizzie, has been released on parole after about a year in prison and plans to resume work on its Deus Ex–style immersive shooter, including finishing missing story levels and targeting a 1.0 release. She notes she wrote a roguelike in C++ on paper while imprisoned and details team dynamics and future milestones, with a cautious timeline of releases over the next year.

Velasquez Celebrates Freedom with Thank-You Message After Parole
sports7 months ago

Velasquez Celebrates Freedom with Thank-You Message After Parole

Cain Velasquez posted an Instagram video four weeks after his prison release, thanking fans and saying he’s adjusting to life as a free man while focusing on family and a slower pace. He was sentenced in March 2025 for shooting at a daycare worker linked to his son’s case and was released on parole after serving more than 1,000 days. Goularte, the daycare worker, faces a felony charge of lewd acts with a minor and awaits trial in the case.