Parole Grants Spark Criticism From Prosecutors and Families

Halifax County Commonwealth's Attorney Tracy Martin (R), poses with Kevin Wynn, whose son-in-law Eric Wynn was murdered by Debra Scribner, at the Halifax County War Memorial in Halifax, Va., on May 6, 2020. Steve Helber/ AP Photo

RICHMOND, Virginia—During a push to accelerate the review of parole-eligible inmates because of the CCP virus pandemic, Virginia released dozens of violent offenders, including killers, rapists and kidnappers, blindsiding prosecutors and victims’ families who say they were not properly notified as required by law, a review by The Associated Press has found.