西弗吉尼亚共和党人建议将2026年一级谋杀罪的最低假释资格从15年提高到25年。 West Virginia Republicans to propose raising minimum parole eligibility for first-degree murder from 15 to 25 years in 2026.

西弗吉尼亚共和党计划在2026年颁布立法,将一级谋杀罪的最低假释资格从15年提高到25年,这是在Kanawha县委员会主席Ben Salango(其兄弟于1993年被谋杀)的主张下进行的。 West Virginia Republicans plan to introduce legislation in 2026 to raise the minimum parole eligibility for first-degree murder from 15 to 25 years, following advocacy by Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, whose brother was murdered in 1993. 该法案受到2025年一项失败措施的启发,旨在加强刑罚,减轻必须参加多次假释听证会的受害者家属的情感负担。 The bill, inspired by a failed 2025 measure, aims to strengthen penalties and reduce the emotional burden on victims’ families who must attend repeated parole hearings. 现行法律允许在认罪后最早10年即可获得假释资格,但陪审团建议的赦免判决需要15年。 Current law allows parole eligibility as early as 10 years for guilty pleas, but a jury-recommended mercy sentence requires 15 years. 西弗吉尼亚州与大多数要求延长最低刑期才能假释谋杀罪的州接轨。 Supporters say the change reflects a shift toward prioritizing victims’ rights, aligning West Virginia with most states that require longer minimum sentences before parole for murder convictions.