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Sacramento Democrats Amend AB 2727: Serial Rapists and Child Predators Now Eligible for Elderly Parole at Age 65

April 9, 2026 7:00 amApril 9, 2026 3:23 pm

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove) and Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election, have agreed to amend Assembly Bill 2727, opening the door for serial sex...

New Bill To Prevent The Covert Release Of Sexually Violent Predators Into Communities

February 28, 2023 2:34 amFebruary 28, 2023 2:35 am

A bill to help prevent the covert releasing of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) into communities across the state was formally introduced into the Senate on Monday. Senate Bill 832, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego) would aim to make...

Opposition Grows Against State Parole Placement Of Sexual Predators In Residential Neighborhood

April 16, 2021 6:05 pmApril 19, 2021 6:10 am

More state lawmakers joined the growing protest against the parole placement of two sexually violent predators in Mt. Helix in San Diego County. Many have come out against the parole and release of child sexual predators Douglas Badger and Merle...