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Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Recommended For Parole

It was the 21st time that she has appeared before a parole board, and the second time commissioners found her suitable for release. Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown reversed another panel's ruling last year.

The record is clear: Neither Charles Manson nor none of his murderous followers have been released from prison so far, but attorney Rich Pfeiffer is hoping to change that.

Pfeiffer represents Leslie Van Houten, 68, the youngest of the Manson followers, who has spent more than 40 years in prison.

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