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Parole denied for Ricky Temple amid strong victim and law-enforcement opposition
Summary
The parole panel denied parole to Ricky Temple after strong victim testimony and law-enforcement opposition; members cited the offender's prior opportunities and serious nature of historical sex-offense convictions.
The Committee on Parole denied parole to Ricky Temple at a Franklin Parish hearing following strong victim opposition and statements from the district attorney and sheriff. Victim testimony described repeated abuse beginning in early childhood and urged the board not to release Temple.
Temple acknowledged past offenses and said he has completed programs available to him in custody. Panel members recorded strong opposition from victims, the district attorney and law enforcement and said the seriousness of Temple’s prior conduct and prior opportunities weighed decisively against release.
Panel member Mister Tillis announced his vote to deny, citing the history of repeated offenses and prior failure to comply with terms when previously released. Other panel members concurred in the denial. The board closed the hearing and advised Temple that he may reapply only after completing any further programming the board requires.
