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Parole panel grants Dwayne Young parole to a one‑year Parole Project placement with option to extend
Summary
Facing a juvenile‑lifer record, Dwayne Young told the board he was remorseful and had completed programming; the Rapides Parish DA opposed parole but the panel granted parole to the Parole Project for a minimum of 12 months (with option to extend) after victim‑family indicated forgiveness.
The Louisiana Committee on Parole voted unanimously to grant parole to Dwayne Young—who was serving as a juvenile lifer—and to place him with a structured Parole Project for at least one year, with the option to extend based on progress.
Young acknowledged responsibility for the homicide and described lengthy remorse and participation in rehabilitative programming. Supporters including First 72 Plus and Young’s partner offered reentry housing, employment coaching and wraparound services. The Rapides Parish district attorney opposed parole on the seriousness of the underlying homicide; however the victim’s brother informed the panel he had forgiven Young and would not oppose release.
"I'm going to vote to grant you parole but to the parole project...for a minimum of one year," a panel member said, asking for a one‑year progress report and the option to extend supervision within the program if needed. The panel recorded unanimous assent.
Next steps: Young will enter the Parole Project for a minimum of one year, participate in substance‑use and counseling supports and be subject to a mandatory progress report at one year.
Attribution: Statements in this article are taken from the hearing transcript and attributed to Dwayne Young, supporters from First 72 Plus, panel members and the Rapides Parish DA (Mr. Terrell).
