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Newsom Allows Parole for 75-Year-Old Murderer, Sparks Outcry

5/11/2026

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Newsom declined to block the parole of 75-year-old Alberto Tamez Jr., convicted of raping and murdering Genevieve Moreno in 1974.
The parole, granted under California’s Elderly Parole Program for inmates 50+ with 20+ years served, drew criticism that it reflects Newsom’s effort to reduce prison populations.
Dan Dow said the decision shows reforms have gone too far, prompting Steve Hilton to call Newsom’s claim of lacking power “total bulls-t.”

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Newsom declined to block the parole of 75-year-old Alberto Tamez Jr., convicted of raping and murdering Genevieve Moreno in 1974.
The parole, granted under California’s Elderly Parole Program for inmates 50+ with 20+ years served, drew criticism that it reflects Newsom’s effort to reduce prison populations.
Dan Dow said the decision shows reforms have gone too far, prompting Steve Hilton to call Newsom’s claim of lacking power “total bulls-t.”