Brian Britton: NY man who spent 33 years in prison for killing family at age of 16 to get parole
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK: Brian Britton, a man from New York who killed his parents and brother and injured his sister 33 years ago, is scheduled for release on or after April 10, according to the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Britton, who was 16 years old when he committed the murders, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. He appeared before the parole board on March 6 and will be released after finishing his community preparation.
The Board of Parole considers recommendations from the district attorney, sentencing court, and defense lawyer when making their decision. In November 2021, the Board denied Britton's parole, but his appeal was granted and he was interviewed again in March. The board's reasons for granting his release are unknown and they have declined to comment on the matter USA Today reported.
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'What set of facts did they use to parole him without any reflection of remorse?'
The Dutchess County District Attorney's office opposed Britton's parole in a letter sent to the board before the March 6 hearing. They objected to the decision reached by the parole board, citing Britton's lack of remorse for his actions. The District Attorney's office is waiting to hear about the circumstances surrounding Britton's release, including where he will be living as his sister still lives in the community and they want to ensure her safety, the report mentioned.
"Britton, to my knowledge, has never in any direct way expressed remorse for what he did," Weishaupt said on Tuesday. "What set of facts did they use to parole him without any reflection of remorse?" chief assistant district attorney Matthew Weishaupt said.
Britton's bail was rejected in November 2021
Britton's sister has lobbied in the past for her brother to remain in prison. The board had previously denied Britton's parole in November 2021 because releasing him would "depreciate the serious nature" of his crime and "undermine respect for the law," the report mentioned citing Poughkeepsie Journal that had obtained the information through a 'Freedom of Information Law' request. Britton has come up for parole several times in the past. The circumstances surrounding his release, including where he will be living, are being discussed, as his sister still lives in the community, and they want to ensure her safety.