Committee on Parole denies Devon Watson's parole request citing law-enforcement opposition and programming gaps

Apr 1, 2025

The Committee on Parole denied Devon Watson's parole request at Hunt after members cited law-enforcement opposition, weapons involvement and a long criminal history; committee members also noted a need for programming the inmate had not received.

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Baton Rouge — The Committee on Parole denied the parole request of Devon Watson during an April 1 hearing at Hunt facility, with members citing law-enforcement opposition, a lengthy criminal record and a lack of programming.

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