Gavin Newsom has allowed the release of a killer who served four decades in prison for the murder of a developmentally disabled California man who was buried alive, officials said Monday. Weidert received a life sentence for killing 20-year-old Fresno-area resident Michael Morganti in 1980 to cover up a $500 burglary. JENNER HEADING TO U.S.-MEXICO BORDER AS PART OF CALIFORNIA RECALL CAMPAIGN TOURNewsom blocked Weidert's parole last year, saying then that he "currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison at this time." Morganti's sister, Vikki Van Duyne, said she was stunned and distraught after attending 11 parole hearings over the years to oppose Weidert’s release. Van Duyne thinks Weidert is still dangerous and said she will work to change the legal standard for paroles.

Source: Fox News August 10, 2021 04:30 UTC