Senate Drops Two Parole Commissioners

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California’s Senate quietly axed two veteran parole commissioners, Patricia Cassady and Teal Kozel, after they controversially approved the release of two lifers convicted of crimes against children in the 90s. Facing public outcry and safety officials’ opposition, Senate leaders skipped their reappointment hearings — a move critics say politicizes parole and risks losing experienced voices who could be deterred by fear of retaliation. Though the governor didn’t formally withdraw their appointments, the Senate’s silence effectively ended their terms, leaving the released individuals still behind bars — and raising alarms about how such decisions might reshape California’s justice system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/101768dc21d053df