Parole denied for Danny Broussard; board cites seriousness of crime despite extensive programming and community support

The Committee on Parole unanimously denied parole to Danny Broussard (DLC 297872), concluding that despite substantial programming, trustee status and community support, he had not served enough time given the severity of his offense.

Broussard addressed the panel and expressed remorse, apologizing to the victim's family. Supporters, including representatives from the Louisiana Parole Project and several friends and family members, described his long-term participation in education, substance-abuse programming and volunteer work within the facility. The Parole Project said Broussard had earned a GED, completed hundreds of days of earned credit-time-reduction programming and maintained trustee status.

Family members of the victim and the victim's brother addressed the board in opposition. Felix Hampton, the victim's brother, described the lasting harm to his nephew and family and urged the board not to release Broussard. The victim's brother recounted identifying the victim's body and said the family continued to suffer.

Board members examined case details, including earlier inconsistencies in statements about the weapon used and the victim and child's injuries. Panel members asked Broussard about program participation and victim-awareness classes; he said he had completed victim-awareness programming and other treatment.

After deliberation the panel voted unanimously to deny parole. Board members said the violent and premeditated nature of the offense, the applicant's lengthy prior criminal record and the need for continued accountability supported the decision. The panel told Broussard to continue programming and signaled the board would reconsider at a future date if conditions change.