"Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Freed After 53-Year Prison Sentence"

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of Charles Manson, has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for her role in two infamous murders. Van Houten was convicted for her involvement in the killings of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in 1969. Despite being recommended for parole five times since 2016, previous governors denied her release. However, a state appeals court ruling cleared the way for her release, which was not contested by Governor Gavin Newsom. The LaBianca family expressed disappointment over her release, as they continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones. Charles Manson died in prison in 2017.