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Parole for 50-Year Inmate, Bender
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Jack Wayne Bender, a 74-year-old inmate, secures day parole after 50 years in prison for a 1973 murder. Despite concerns over his deception and low rehabilitation interest, the parole board approves his release due to recent progress in mental health treatment and Indigenous programming. Reactions are mixed, with the Correctional Service of Canada advocating for more time inside due to new evidence of dishonesty. Benders rocky prison record, including assault and escape, adds to the complexity of the decision.
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