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Retired Investigators Oppose Possible Release of Convicted Child Kidnapper

Former law enforcement officials who worked the 1995 Sacramento case say the offender poses a long-term threat to children.

Elderly Parole Program Faces Scrutiny After Convicted Child Molester's Release

Critics raise concerns about the program's potential to release dangerous offenders, while advocates defend its focus on rehabilitation and low recidivism rates.

Former College Basketball Coach Accused of Leading Double Life as Pimp

Kevin Mays allegedly trafficked women across four states while working as an assistant coach at Cal State Bakersfield

Sacramento Counselor Charged with Child Sex Abuse Remains on Paid Leave

Wonyoung Kim accused of targeting students during counseling sessions, earning $70,000 while on leave

Sacramento School Counselor Charged with Child Sex Abuse Remains on Paid Leave

Wonyoung Kim has earned $70,000 while on leave after being arrested on 10 counts of child sex abuse

Convicted Child Sex Abuser Rearrested on New Charges

Placer County issues warrant for David Allen Funston after his scheduled parole release

Convicted Sacramento Child Molester Faces New Charges

David Allen Funston, set for elder parole release, accused of new child sexual assault in Placer County

Notorious Pedophile Hit with New Charges Before Release

David Allen Funston faced new charges just hours before he was set to be released from prison under California's elder parole law.

Serial Child Molester Granted Parole in California, Sparking Outrage

Victims, law enforcement, and the public condemn the release of a convicted predator under the state's Elderly Parole Program.

California Governor Calls for Review of Child Molester's Parole

Newsom disagrees with decision to release 64-year-old convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting children

Citrus Heights Police Conduct Sweep of Registered Sex Offenders

Multi-agency operation focused on compliance checks and public safety

Serial Child Molester Granted Parole, Sparking Outrage

David Allen Funston, convicted of kidnapping and assaulting multiple children in the 1990s, approved for release under California's Elderly Parole Program

Serial Child Molester Granted Parole, Victims Outraged

David Allen Funston, once described as 'the monster parents fear the most,' set to be released despite victims' pleas

Timothy Busfield Faces Child Sex Abuse Allegations from Past Accusers

Prosecutors plan to call multiple witnesses who have previously accused the actor of sexual misconduct.

Antelope Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Exploitation

Mark Sigl, 63, pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor for sexual activity

Sacramento man sentenced to 10 years for attempting to sexually abuse child

63-year-old Mark Sigl arrested in undercover sting operation

Solano County Man Charged with Distributing Child Abuse Material

Authorities say Robert William Farantino offered to commit lewd acts on camera for an undercover agent's purported child

California Law Allows Early Release for Violent Offenders at Age 50

Victims of rapists and murderers are speaking out against the controversial 'elder parole' policy change.