Convicted child sex offender Gregory Lee Vogelsang was sentenced to 355 years to life in prison for molesting multiple young boys. Yet now, Governor Newsom’s Parole Board has granted him early release, allowing him to return to our communities.
This decision is deeply troubling. Sexual predators who prey on children should face the full consequences of their crimes, and our justice system must prioritize the safety of victims and families.
Lawmakers and community members will gather outside the hearing to stand with victims and oppose this release. I encourage anyone who shares these concerns to make their voice heard.
Join Us and Stand with Victims
WHEN: Wednesday, March 18
TIME: 8:00 AM
WHERE: Board of Parole Hearings Office
1515 K Street, Suite 550
Sacramento, CA
The hearing will take place on Wednesday‚ March 18 at 9am at 1515 K Street‚ Suite 550‚ Sacramento‚ CA 95814. Please join me beforehand at 8am for a rally opposing the release of violent sexual predators back into our communities. We will also hold a press conference at 8:15am to discuss a number of bills my colleagues and I have proposed to combat these releases. If you are unable to attend‚ you may also call in and leave a message at 916‑445‑4072.
Some pertinent legislation:
AB 2342 (Hoover) would give the Governor the authority to reverse the Board of Parole Hearings’ decision to grant parole in cases involving violent felonies‚ similar to the authority the Governor currently has in murder cases.
AB 2570 (Lackey/Hoover) would increase the eligibility age for the Elderly Parole Program from 50 to 65.
SB 1278 (Niello/Hoover) seeks to fix the elderly parole program by excluding serious crimes from early release‚ including sex offenses.
SB 906 (Jones) would make the votes of the Board of Parole Hearings public.
We must put a stop to the release of violent predators back into our community. If you want to make your voice heard on this important issue‚ I encourage you to join me in person this Wednesday!
