Lefty billionaire George Soros funneled $7 M to groups pushing woke bills that could spring NY’s worst killers, including ‘Son of Sam’
George Soros has contributed over $7 million to organizations advocating for parole reforms in New York. Critics argue that these reforms could lead to the release of notorious criminals, including serial killer David Berkowitz. The funding is part of a broader effort to promote criminal justice reform and reduce incarceration rates.
- ▪Soros has funneled at least $7.1 million since 2016 to groups lobbying for parole bills in New York.
- ▪The proposed bills could allow violent offenders to receive early parole hearings after serving a minimum of 15 years.
- ▪Critics claim that these reforms are out of step with public safety concerns and could lead to the release of dangerous criminals.
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Metro exclusive Lefty billionaire George Soros funneled $7 M to groups pushing woke bills that could spring NY’s worst killers, including ‘Son of Sam’ By Rich Calder and Tina Moore Published May 23, 2026, 11:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Far-left billionaire George Soros has funneled more than $7 million to groups behind an Albany lobbying effort to pass a pair of woke parole bills that critics warn could lead to the freeing of “Son of Sam” serial killer David Berkowitz and other infamous murderers.
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