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Committee on Parole denies Devon Watson's parole request citing law-enforcement opposition and programming gaps
Summary
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.
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.
The hearing was chaired by Steve Prater with committee members Chuck Tillis and Danny Barra present. Dusty Peco, interim warden at Hunt, introduced facility staff including Taylor Edwards and Christy Lawan. Mental-health staff Dr. Ashley Fleming was also present for the panel's review.
Randall Myers, representing Jefferson Parish, told the committee he opposed Watson's release and emphasized the inmate had not received needed programming: “I think he clearly needs some programming, which he's had none. So we're opposed to his request.” Committee members discussed law-enforcement opposition and weapons allegedly involved during the commission of the crime.
Mister Tillis stated his vote: “My vote is, to deny with, law enforcement opposition.” Danny Barra said he would also deny because of law-enforcement opposition and Watson's criminal history and weapons involvement. Prater concurred. The committee recorded the denial and informed Watson of the decision.
No programming plan or re-review schedule was announced on the record. Facility staff and mental-health personnel were present during the hearing and observed the committee's vote.
