Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules

Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be freed, appeals court says

The ruling overturns Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision in 2020 denying Van Houten's release following a California Board of Parole Hearings recommendation.

California Court Rules Manson Follower Involved In the Murder of Two People Eligible for Parole

A California Appeals Court ruled Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, who was involved in two brutal killings at the command of Charles Manson, is eligible for parole.

Who were the Manson Family? Leslie van Houten granted parole

Leslie van Houten is serving a life sentence for assisting Manson and other followers in killing Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife Rosemary

Leslie Van Houten should be granted parole, appeals court rules

A California appeals court has recommended the release of Leslie Van Houten, a well-known member of Charles Mason’s murderous cult who is currently serving out a life sentence in California.

Manson follower should be paroled, appeals court rules

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and AMY TAXIN, The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court said Tuesday that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two killings at the direction of cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be released from prison on parole.

California Appeals Court Says Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten May Be Paroled

A California appeals court has overruled a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to deny parole to Manson family member Leslie van Houten.