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parole

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


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Rex Heuermann received three consecutive life sentences plus 100 years without parole for the Gilgo Beach killings on New York’s Long Island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

He was detained without limit of time and will only be released if the parole board decides it is safe to do so.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Since the cancellation of the visas, both have been the recipients of Significant Public Benefit parole, which can be used to allow individuals to enter the U.S. to cooperate with law enforcement, the sources said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The 31 year sentence is the minimum term McCullagh must serve in custody before he can be considered for release by parole commissioners.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It happened at the same time that we were representing children sentenced to life without parole all over the country.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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