John Lennon’s killer denied parole for the third time

Parole Board Denies Parole Request from John Lennon’s Killer

John Lennon’s assailant has been denied parole for the third time. The parole board convened to consider the request and, after careful deliberation, decided against granting release.

The board cited several compelling reasons for their decision. Foremost among these was the immense suffering inflicted upon Mrs Yoko Ono, who had the misfortune of witnessing the heinous act. Additionally, the board expressed grave concerns for the safety of the offender himself, as numerous devotees of Mr John Lennon had made threats against his life should he be released.

Mrs Yoko Ono, in her letter opposing the release, emphasised that the perpetrator would face considerable peril outside the confines of the prison. The board’s verdict was reached after a thorough review of pertinent records, an in-depth interview with the offender, and careful consideration of all factors.

It is worth noting that, at the time of the hearing, approximately 6,000 individuals had lent their names to an online petition opposing the release of Mr Lennon’s killer.

In their official statement, the New York State Parole Division highlighted the “extreme malice” displayed by the offender during the commission of the crime, specifically referencing the repeated discharge of his firearm at Mr Lennon.

During the 29-minute interview, the perpetrator offered the utterly preposterous and morally reprehensible explanation that he had taken Mr John Lennon’s life to generate interest in himself. The parole board rightly denounced this reasoning as abhorrent.

At present, the offender remains incarcerated at the Attica Correctional Institution, a maximum-security facility located in Buffalo, New York. He will be eligible to apply for parole once more in October 2006.

It is our sincere hope that this decision brings a measure of solace to the family, friends, and countless admirers of the late Mr John Lennon.

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