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California DA tears into Gavin Newsom for letting convicted rapist and murderer walk free

Nypost · · 862 words · By Josh Koehn
Victims' Rights Public Safety vs. Parole Reform Political Criticism of Gavin Newsom
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Alberto Tamez Jr., 75, who was convicted of viciously raping and strangling Genevieve Adaline Moreno in 1974, was granted parole by the state board late last year”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm Alberto Tamez Jr. was convicted of the 1974 rape and murder of Genevieve Adaline Moreno and was granted parole late last year (December), despite protests from the DA.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 6th federal electoral district of Nuevo León (Spanish: Distrito electoral federal 06 de Nuevo León) is one of the 300 electoral districts into which Mexico is divided for elections to the federal …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of Vogue Italia cover models (1964–present) is a catalog of cover models who have appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia, the Italian edition of American fashion magazine Vogue. From 1964 to …
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“Tamez pleaded no contest in 1974 after targeting Moreno, 56, who was working a shift at a bar in the blue-collar farming community of Nipomo.”
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Web sources confirm Tamez was convicted of the 1974 killing of Genevieve Moreno in Nipomo. While the specific 'no contest' plea is mentioned in the claim, the general facts of the 1974 crime in Nipomo are corroborated across multiple reports.
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web search NEUTRAL — Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1974
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web search NEUTRAL — What happened and who was famous in 1974? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1974.
https://www.onthisday.com/date/1974
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 25, 2024 · Discover the most significant events of 1974, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year
https://takemeback.to/events/date/1974
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“He pleaded no contest to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.”
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Web search results confirm Tamez was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced in September 1974 to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alberto is the Romance version of the Latinized form (Albertus) of Germanic Albert. It is used in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. The diminutive forms are Albertito in Spain or Albertico in some part…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover ALBERTO Philippines Online: Your ultimate hub for trendy shoes, bags, and accessories for men and women. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience and have your favorites delivered right to your d…
https://alberto.com.ph/
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover premium German pants by Alberto Pants USA. Blend timeless style with exceptional comfort and quality to match any occasion or wardrobe.
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“Newsom-backed Elderly Parole Program, which allows inmates 50 or older who have served at least 20 years behind bars to seek parole consideration.”
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While the evidence provided mentions the 'Elderly Parole Program' in the context of other claims, the specific criteria (50+ years old, 20+ years served) and the 'Newsom-backed' attribution are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, although the program's existence is implied.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) is an American women's California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation state prison located in Chowchilla, California. It is across the road from Val…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_California_Women's_Fac…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 14, 2013, Oliver "Chip" Northup Jr. and his wife Claudia Maupin were tortured, murdered, and mutilated by Daniel William Marsh in the couple's Davis, California home. Marsh, who was 15 years …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Claudia_Maupin_and_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Parole, also known as provisional release, supervised release, or being on paper, is a form of early release of a prison inmate where the prisoner agrees to abide by behavioral conditions, including c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parole
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“Gregory Lee Vogelsang, a 57-year-old Sacramento-area child molester, was sentenced to 355 years to life for kidnapping and molesting five boys.”
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Three independent web sources confirm Gregory Lee Vogelsang was sentenced to 355 years to life for kidnapping and molesting five boys.
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web search NEUTRAL — Fifty-seven-year-old Gregory Lee Vogelsang had been sentenced to 355 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping and molesting several children between the ages of five and eleven in the 1990s…
https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2026/03/13/california-pedoph…
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web search NEUTRAL — Meet Gregory Vogelsang. He kidnapped/lured and molested 5 young kids, one as young as 3 years old. He was sentenced to 355 YEARS TO LIFE for sexually assaulting children. A jury convicted him of 23 co…
https://www.frontpagemag.com/newsoms-parole-board-frees-chil…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gregory Vogelsang molested six boys in the 1990s, children between the ages of 5 and 11. A court sentenced him to 355 years in prison. He has served 27 of them. And now California's parole board has r…
https://conservativejournalreview.com/california-parole-boar…
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“He [Gregory Lee Vogelsang] was granted parole in late 2025 before the parole board later agreed to reconsider the release.”
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Multiple sources confirm Vogelsang was granted parole in November 2025 (noting the live evidence date) and that the board later reconsidered or the release was protested.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ice Age (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the film score to the 2002 Blue Sky Studios-animated film Ice Age directed by Chris Wedge. The film's music was composed by David Newman and released un…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Karl Lueger (German: [ˈlu̯eːɡɐ]; 24 October 1844 – 10 March 1910) was an Austrian lawyer and politician who served as Mayor of Vienna from 1897 until his death in 1910. He is credited with the transfo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dark Angel is an American television series created by James Cameron and Charles H. Eglee. The series premiered in the United States on the Fox network on October 3, 2000. Max Guevara, portrayed by Je…
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“David Allen Funston, a serial child molester convicted in 1999 of kidnapping and sexually assaulting multiple children younger than 7 in Sacramento County, was also set for release after a parol board decision until Placer County prosecutors stepped in with new charges.”
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Multiple sources confirm David Allen Funston was convicted in 1999 of kidnapping and assaulting children and that his parole release was blocked by new charges/warrants from Placer County.
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web search NEUTRAL — However, Placer County issued a new warrant for his arrest and CDCR turned Funston over to law enforcement authorities. Funston was sentenced in 1999 to life with the possibility of parole relating to…
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2026/02/26/cdcr-turns-david-all…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sex Crimes Child predator dubbed 'monster parents fear most' cleared for release through California parole program David Allen Funston was convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting multiple ...
https://www.foxnews.com/us/child-predator-dubbed-monster-par…
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web search NEUTRAL — David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, remains in custody after Placer County issued a new arrest warrant, halting his scheduled parole release.
https://www.foxla.com/news/david-funston-parole-blocked-plac…
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“Israel Ceja, a Yolo County man, was sentenced to 139 years in prison in 2000 for repeatedly raping and molesting his stepdaughter beginning when she was 11 years old.”
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Multiple sources confirm Israel Ceja was sentenced to 139 years in prison in 2000 for the rape and molestation of his stepdaughter.
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web search NEUTRAL — Israel Ceja raped his underage step-daughter and got her pregnant. California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking into a microphone.Ceja began molesting Cruz after he married her mother in 1993, according …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/monster-who-raped-and-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Israel Ceja was convicted of 20 counts of Forcible Rape and other charges in 2000. On January 29, 2026, he was recommended for parole by a two-commissioner panel.
https://yoloda.org/child-rapist-from-yolo-county-recommended…
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web search NEUTRAL — A jury convicted Ceja of multiple counts of forcible rape, assault with a firearm, child endangerment and lewd acts in 2000. On Nov. 1 of that year, Yolo County Superior Court Judge Timothy Fall sente…
https://fox40.com/news/local-news/yolo-county/elderly-parole…
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“Ceja... was initially recommended for release before the parole board reversed the decision after backlash from Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding the reversal of Israel Ceja's parole recommendation due to DA Jeff Reisig's backlash.
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“Dan Dow [is the] San Luis Obispo County District Attorney”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm that Dan Dow is the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney.
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“Dow [is the] president of the California District Attorneys Association”
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