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Convicted Rapist Andrew Luster Released From California Custody After Two Decades
By Rhyter Times Desk · 2h ago
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| Outlet | Headline as published | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fox NewsRight | Convicted serial rapist originally sentenced to 124 years walks free after 20, sparking outrage | first |
| New York PostLean Right | Convicted serial rapist originally sentenced to 124 years walks free after 20, sparking outrage | +3 h |
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Andrew Luster, who received an initial 124-year sentence for incapacitating and sexually assaulting three victims, has gained his freedom after about twenty years behind bars, according to reporting by Fox News and the New York Post.
According to Fox News, Luster is the great-grandson of cosmetics magnate Max Factor and was found guilty on 86 criminal counts in 2003 related to attacks committed with GHB at his Ventura County residence. While on bail during his trial, he fled across the border to Mexico, where celebrity bounty hunter Duane Chapman later detained him in Puerto Vallarta.
A state judge reduced Luster's sentence to 50 years in 2013 due to procedural issues regarding the original consecutive penalties, Fox News reported. His recent release, which reportedly placed him in Glendora, California, drew swift public condemnation from local mayor David Fredendall and renewed debate surrounding state parole measures.
How outlets are covering this
Andrew Luster, convicted in 2003 of drugging and assaulting three women, has been freed from prison following roughly two decades of incarceration, according to reports from Fox News and the New York Post.
Shared reporting
- Andrew Luster was convicted of drugging and raping three women.
- He received an original prison sentence of 124 years.
- He was discharged from prison after serving approximately 20 years.
Why it matters
The release of an inmate initially sentenced to more than a century highlights ongoing political and public scrutiny surrounding California's parole rules and sentencing modifications.
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