Virginia Parole Board Releases Violent Felons Back Onto Streets

Clear Facts

• Six criminals serving life sentences were paroled by the board.
• Virginia officials granted parole to dozens of rapists, murderers, and repeat violent offenders.
• The parole board released multiple violent felons despite their original life sentences.

Virginia parole officials have quietly approved the release of multiple violent offenders who were originally sentenced to life behind bars.

The board’s decisions include six criminals who had been serving life sentences for serious crimes.

“The parole board is making decisions that put public safety at risk,” said one critic familiar with the cases.

Community leaders have raised concerns that the releases prioritize offenders over victims and law-abiding citizens.

“These individuals were given life sentences for a reason,” noted a local official.

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