We consider whether public outcry can be used as a basis for rescission of a prison inmate's parole date.
Background Facts
Respondent William Archie Fain (hereafter Fain) is an inmate at San Quentin Prison. He has served 15 years of a life term. In 1967 he was convicted of first degree murder, three counts of forcible rape, one count of forcible sex perversion, two counts of kidnaping, and...
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