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parole

[puh-rohl] / pəˈroʊl /
VERB
discharge
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Williams, who is now 39 years old, first became eligible for youth offender parole in September 2024, at which time the Parole Board deemed him a threat to public safety and unsuitable for release.

From Los Angeles Times

"Before making a recommendation the parole board conducts a thorough assessment of the offender's risk of harm and risk of absconding," said Davies-Jones.

From BBC

Ms King was told by parole officers that Butcher had a "human right" to return home, but she felt the needs of her sister's killer were being prioritised over hers.

From BBC

Out on licence after just two years, he broke his parole terms and ran back to Canada in 1987, where Lee called the police when he contacted her.

From BBC

The brothers, who became eligible for parole but were denied it in 2025, have been in prison ever since.

From Salon