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Parole denied for Chadwick Watson in forcible-sexual-offense case; board cites severity and lack of offender-treatment completion
Summary
The Committee on Parole denied parole for Chadwick B. Watson, convicted of forcible sexual offenses involving a minor; the board cited the crime’s severity, lack of completed offender treatment classes and law-enforcement opposition.
The Committee on Parole unanimously denied parole to Chadwick B. Watson at a June 11, 2025 hearing, citing the gravity of his 2011 forcible-sexual-offense conviction and the board’s view that he had not completed required offender-treatment programming.
Watson, serving a 20-year sentence for forcible **** out of DeSoto Parish, told the board he had used the time in custody to reflect and said he would not “let you down” if released. His niece testified the family had a stable home and would support him. The board noted Watson had attempted to enroll in programs but told the panel he was repeatedly denied because of his time-in-system status and that he had not yet taken core offender-treatment classes.
Why it matters: Panel members emphasized the age of the victim and the “heinous nature” of the offense, the lack of completed offender-specific treatment and opposition from law-enforcement agencies and the attorney general’s office. Panel member Carolyn Stapleton noted the board observed little evidence that Watson fully understood the impact on the victim and that the combined factors led to denial.
Outcome and next steps: The board denied parole unanimously and asked Watson to pursue available classes. Panel members recorded the hope that he would seek and be admitted to required offender-treatment programming ahead of future hearings.
