Letter confirms convicted rapist Bob Hewitt to be released on parole - but department still mum

📆 2019/09/15 17:16:00
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'On August 23 2019, the correctional services and parole board considered the application of Mr Hewitt for placement on parole and placement on parole was granted to him to be placed out on September 23 2019.'

According to the letter, the parole board received an application for Hewitt to be placed on parole on August 13.

The letter also states that Hewitt will be released under the “high risk” category for the duration of his parole which ends on September 19, 2022. Despite the letter doing the rounds and several reports that Hewitt will be released, the department of correctional services is yet to confirm this.

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