Ep. 78 | California Gave a Child ...

Ep. 78 | California Gave a Child Predator Parole

The California Conversation by Tess Abraham
E78
Mar 5, 2026
29:06

Episode notes

A California child predator received three life sentences…now he’s being released on parole. How did this happen? And what does this say about crime policy and leadership in California? With the primaries approaching, this case raises serious questions about accountability, deterrence, and public safety.

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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/california-gave-a-child-predator-parole

Timestamps:

00:00 – 08:12 When Government is Not Strong

08:13 – 15:31 The Case of David Allen Funston

15:32 – 27:17 The Injustice of California Law

27:18 – 29:06 This is a Breaking Point

Keywords

california
crime
rising crime
gavin newsom
california politics
california leaders
soft on crime
california legislation
criminal justice
parole
public safety
david allen funston
parole board
justice system
elderly parole program

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