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California Faces Lawsuit Over New Parole Board Policy Regarding Life Sentences

California's Criminal Justice Legal Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the state's new parole board policy, which may allow resentencing for individuals serving life sentences without parole. The policy has drawn opposition from victims' families, including those of Laci Peterson, who fear it undermines the finality of sentences. The board defends its authority to implement the policy, citing existing state law.

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California's Criminal Justice Legal Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the state's new parole board policy, which may allow resentencing for individuals serving life sentences without parole. The policy has drawn opposition from victims' families, including those of Laci Peterson, who fear it undermines the finality of sentences. The board defends its authority to implement the policy, citing existing state law.

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California sued over policy that could free serial killers as Laci Peterson's friend sounds alarm

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California Faces Lawsuit Over New Parole Board Policy Regarding Life Sentences