DA Dow Urges Governor Newsom to Reverse Early Release for Convicted Child Murderer

Author: District Attorney
Date: 4/25/2025 5:13 PM

Today, District Attorney Dan Dow contacted California Governor Gavin Newsom urging reversal of the Board of Parole Hearings' decision to release Allie Brown (formerly Herbert David Brown, III) early from prison. "Precious Lily deserves better. The time is now Governor Newsom, please help ensure that we have Justice for Lily Brown!"

View District Attorney Dan Dow's video message to the public
about how Proposition 57 is to blame for the early release from prison for violent murderers like Allie Hazel Brown (aka Herbert David Brown, III).

Download a copy of District Attorney Dan Dow's letter here. If you agree with District Attorney Dow, you can also contact the Governor and urge him to use the authority he has under the California Constitution to reverse the Parole Board's decision.

The Governor has authority under California Constitution, Article V, Section 8(b) to reverse a decision to release a convicted murderer on parole, but must do so within 30 calendar days. The decision was issued on April 22, 2025.

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