Nancy Tetreault – California Globe

Gov. Newsom Won’t Contest Parole Of Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten

July 8, 2023 8:24 amJuly 8, 2023 8:24 am

In a statement on Friday, the office of Governor Gavin Newsom said that he would not be contesting the parole recommendation of convicted murderer and Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten, moving Van Houten the closest she has been to...

California Appeals Courts Approves Parole For Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten

May 31, 2023 2:30 amMay 31, 2023 2:31 am

The California Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles ruled on Tuesday in a 2-1 decision that convicted murderer and Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten should be released due there being “no evidence” to support Governor Gavin Newsom’s...