Parole Board

Terrell Robinson has served 12 years in prison for violations he said were never even explained to him.

Michael Politte was a teenager when he was convicted of murdering his mother, Rita. He has long insisted he did not do it.

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board granted parole to Paula Sims after three hours of testimony and discussion. Sims was convicted of first-degree murder in 1990.

Missouri lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow some inmates 65 or older to be released from prison early. The sponsor of the legislation,…