04-03-2020 02:10 via baltimore.cbslocal.com

Bill Would Remove Md. Governor’s Office From Parole Decisions

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A bill being considered at the State House would take parole decisions out of the governor’s office, with proponents saying the Maryland parole board should be allowed to do its job.
There are over 2,000 Marylanders serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.
WJZ spoke to the family members of some of those who say they’ve served time, they’ve been rehabilitated, qualified for parole; but because of the governor’s office, are sti
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