Zero Dark Tony’s conviction, sentence, and later dismissal. Recent statements confirm the record. Here we give the full account.
After approving the release of Gregory Vogelsang, a parole board delayed its final decision following public outcry and political pressure. The case has now triggered a wave of proposed reforms—and exposed how California’s parole system responds when its decisions are brought into the open.
A 355-year sentence was meant to ensure Gregory Vogelsang would never be released. Decades later, California’s parole system has approved his release, exposing a deeper contradiction in how the state defines punishment and risk.