Parole Board Faces Fallout Over Pham Case
The discussion centers on Pham, a two time murderer released from Kansas and placed in INS custody for life if deported, and on the board members who approved his parole. Scafe notes INS ties influenced the decision while INS officials deny contact. Debate covers access to police files, parole criteria, and post release monitoring shortcomings.
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Karl Timmons
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Bob Mead
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Topeka
Mead
Supreme Court ruling on INS custody sparks parole debate
The Ma decision limits INS detention to a reasonable time and influenced releases after Pham's case. Officials note pendulum shifts in policy, with KDOC citing parole relapse rates and the ongoing debate over public safety and deportation. Pham faces murder charges despite his prior release.
Pham history includes multiple prison violations and convictions
Since arriving in the United States in 1978 Pham has a record detailing February 1981 driving under the influence October 1979 two counts of first degree murder June 1982 February 1992 aggravated assault December 1991 with a long list of prison disciplinary actions from 1991 to 1997 including dangerous contraband fighting theft lying and use of stimulants or narcotics. Sources are Kansas Department of Corrections and Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
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