Outrage as Gavin Newsom’s parole board that freed killer pedos is confirmed — despite chilling admissions
California's parole board has faced significant backlash after reappointing five members who approved the release of convicted child predators. Despite intense scrutiny and objections from Republican lawmakers, the board members were confirmed by the Senate Rules Committee. The board maintains that their decisions are based on legal standards and risk assessments, but critics argue that the process lacks transparency and common sense.
- ▪Five members of California's parole board were reappointed despite public outrage.
- ▪The board has released several high-profile child predators under the elderly parole program.
- ▪Critics, including GOP lawmakers, question the board's decision-making process and transparency.
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Politics Outrage as Gavin Newsom’s parole board that freed killer pedos is confirmed — despite chilling admissions By Titus Wu Published May 20, 2026, 9:15 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Five members of California’s parole board were reappointed by top Democrats despite a furious backlash over the release of child predators under the state’s controversial elderly parole program. Commissioners William Muniz, Michael Ruff, Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Mary Thornton and Jack Weiss were approved by the Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday over Republican objections, and now head to a full Senate vote. The panel — all appointed by Gov.
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