In Van Houten’s case, the governor strongly opposed her release, said Laurie Levenson, a professor at Loyola Law School.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-13/do-aging-manson-murderers-still-pose-a-risk-to-society

I will support Van Houten’s parole when her murdered victims can be brought back to life.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-06-02/leslie-van-houtens-victims-are-still-dead-dont-parole-her

The Second District Court of Appeal in May reversed Newsom's rejection of her parole in a 2-1 ruling, writing that there was “no evidence to support the Governor’s conclusions” about Van Houten’s fitness for release.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/world-news/leslie-van-houten-follower-of-cult-leader-charles-manson-released-from-california-prison-7262739