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Parole hearing for Manson follower postponed after he is taken illupdated: Wed Jun 13 2012 23:05:00

The parole hearing for one of killer Charles Manson's followers, Bruce Davis, was continued Wednesday to an undetermined date after Davis became sick, a corrections spokesman said.

Charles Manson follower to have California parole hearingupdated: Tue Jun 12 2012 18:59:00

One of infamous killer Charles Manson's followers, Bruce Davis, is scheduled to have a California parole hearing on Wednesday, two years after parole had been granted to him but was overturned by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, officials said.

Charles Manson denied parole, with next parole hearing set for 2027updated: Thu Apr 12 2012 05:41:00

Notorious killer Charles Manson, 77, was denied parole Wednesday after a California parole panel "could find nothing good as far as suitability" for his being paroled, a commissioner said.

The enduring fascination of the Sharon Tate murderupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 06:43:00

As convicted murder Charles Manson comes up for parole review on Wednesday, there continues to be an enduring fascination in Hollywood regarding his crimes.

Bugliosi: Manson should stay behind barsupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 02:18:00

The lawyer who prosecuted notorious killer Charles Manson says he's still a danger to society and shouldn't get paroled.

Charles Manson to have parole hearing, but he may not attendupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 02:18:00

When a two-member panel holds a California parole hearing for notorious murderer Charles Manson on Wednesday, he will be represented by state-appointed attorney DeJon R. Lewis, who will urge the state to put Manson in a mental hospital, Lewis told CNN.

Manson acolyte 'Tex' Watson denied paroleupdated: Fri Nov 18 2011 21:04:00

Charles Denton "Tex" Watson, one of the chief participants in the Manson Family murders, will stay in prison at least another five years, the California Board of Parole Hearings announced Wednesday.

Manson follower denied paroleupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 05:37:00

Debra Tate, sister of slain actress Sharon Tate, talks about Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel being denied parole.

Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel denied paroleupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 05:37:00

Patricia Krenwinkel, a Charles Manson follower who went on a string of murders more than 40 years ago, was once again denied parole on Thursday, California prison officials said.

At 75, Charles Manson still has power to influence othersupdated: Sun Nov 15 2009 05:47:00

At 75, Charles Manson has spent more than half his life in prison for masterminding the notorious Helter Skelter killing spree that left actress Sharon Tate and six others dead in Los Angeles during the summer of 1969.

Dead celebrities, big bucksupdated: Wed Oct 28 2009 10:33:00

This year, it's hip to be dead.

Hollywood embraces Roman Polanskiupdated: Wed Sep 30 2009 16:43:00

When filmmaker Roman Polanski was arrested Saturday in Switzerland, he was on his way to accept an award for Lifetime Achievement at the Zurich Film Festival.

Hollywood embracing Polanskiupdated: Wed Sep 30 2009 16:43:00

Showbiz Tonight's A.J. Hammer reports on Roman Polanski and lawsuits surrounding the Jackson estate.

Ex-Manson follower Susan Atkins diesupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 10:42:00

Susan Denise Atkins, a former member of the Manson family who killed pregnant actress Sharon Tate during a two-day killing spree in 1969, has died, according to a California corrections spokesman. She was 61.

Polanski Arrestupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 07:13:00

Filmmakers in Switzerland rally to defense of arrested director Roman Polanski. CNN's Morgan Neill reports.

Profile: Tumultuous Polanski always in spotlightupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 07:13:00

Roman Polanski is regarded as one of the finest directors of his generation, winning an Oscar for "The Pianist" and nominations for "Tess" and "Rosemary's Baby," but he is probably as equally well known for his own tumultuous life.

Former 'Manson family' member denied paroleupdated: Thu Sep 03 2009 14:28:00

Former "Manson Family" member Susan Atkins, who stabbed actress Sharon Tate to death more than 40 years ago and now is terminally ill, was denied parole Wednesday, prison officials said.

Victims' kin oppose paroleupdated: Thu Sep 03 2009 14:28:00

Relatives of Manson family victims Sharon Tate and Jay Sebring attend a parole hearing for killer Susan Atkins.

Dying former 'Manson family' member up for paroleupdated: Wed Sep 02 2009 16:55:00

A former "Manson family" member who stabbed actress Sharon Tate to death more than 40 years ago and is now terminally ill faces her 13th parole hearing on Wednesday.

Manson follower recalls killingsupdated: Wed Sep 02 2009 16:55:00

Linda Kasabian, the star witness against Susan "Sadie" Atkins and others, gives an exclusive interview to Larry King.

40 years after Manson murders, a bid for paroleupdated: Tue Sep 01 2009 10:25:00

The woman who stabbed pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death will be considered for parole from prison a month after the 40th anniversary of the killings that cast a shadow of fear over southern California.

Manson's lasting legacy: 'Live freaky, die freaky'updated: Tue Aug 11 2009 14:43:00

Forty years ago, a group of young people led by a charismatic, 5-foot-2-inch ex-con named Charles Manson set out on a murderous spree in Los Angeles, California. They planned to spark an apocalyptic race war that Manson called "Helter Skelter," after a song by the Beatles.

Manson fascinationupdated: Tue Aug 11 2009 14:43:00

Charles Manson is still notoriously famous 40 years after members of his "family" killed seven people.

People.com: 40th Anniversary of the Charles Manson Murdersupdated: Sun Aug 09 2009 17:26:00

As 74-year-old Manson strums his guitar in prison, one of his followers - Squeaky Fromme - is set for release

People.com: Milla Jovovich Reveals Her Wedding Dateupdated: Thu Aug 06 2009 18:48:00

She will tie the knot with Paul Anderson in a small, at-home ceremony that has a "very California-Spanish feeling"

Aging Manson 'Family' members long for freedomupdated: Mon Mar 30 2009 13:47:00

Susan Atkins is terminally ill; Charles "Tex" Watson is an ordained minister. They and other members of Charles Manson's murderous "family" now shun him.

Charles Manson spends most of his time aloneupdated: Fri Mar 20 2009 11:57:00

In his latest mug shot, Charles Manson's wild-eyed stare is gone, as is most of his hair. Except for the swastika he carved into his brow during his murder trial, he could be any gray-bearded senior citizen.

New prison photo of Charles Manson releasedupdated: Fri Mar 20 2009 11:04:00

California corrections officials released an updated prison photograph of Charles Manson on Wednesday, showing the balding and graying 74-year-old, complete with his iconic forehead swastika.

Appeal delays Polanski's bid to drop sex caseupdated: Wed Jan 21 2009 11:20:00

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski's efforts to have his 31-year-old sex case dismissed have been delayed by a last-minute appeal.

Woman in case against Roman Polanski seeks dismissalupdated: Mon Jan 12 2009 23:01:00

The alleged victim in a 1977 sexual assault case against director Roman Polanski has filed court papers seeking dismissal of the charges against him.

Move Polanski case outside of Los Angeles, lawyers askupdated: Tue Jan 06 2009 21:35:00

Attorneys for exiled film director Roman Polanski are asking that a judge outside Los Angeles be assigned to decide a motion to dismiss a 30-year-old sex offense case against him, claiming prosecutorial and judicial misconduct.

Ailing Manson follower denied release from prisonupdated: Tue Jul 15 2008 21:25:00

Susan Atkins, a terminally ill former Charles Manson follower convicted in the murder of actress Sharon Tate, on Tuesday was denied a compassionate release from prison.

Time.com: No Parole for Dying Manson Followerupdated: Tue Jul 15 2008 20:00:00

The state parole board on Tuesday denied a request for compassionate release to Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins, who stabbed actress Sharon Tate to death nearly 40 years ago and is dying of brain cancer

Prison boss opposes release of ailing ex-Manson followerupdated: Fri Jun 20 2008 14:47:00

California's director of adult prisons is recommending against "compassionate release" for a terminally ill former Manson family member, a spokeswoman said.

Ex-Manson follower dying, seeks release from prisonupdated: Fri Jun 13 2008 17:10:00

Former Manson family member Susan Atkins has requested a "compassionate release" from prison because she has less than six months to live, a California prisons spokeswoman said Friday.

Dig turns up no bodies at Manson ranch siteupdated: Thu May 22 2008 07:56:00

A dig for buried bodies at the ranch where murderous cult leader Charles Manson and his followers once lived ended Wednesday with no human remains found, authorities said.

Time.com: Undiscovered Manson Graves Soughtupdated: Tue May 20 2008 15:00:00

Decades after law enforcement raided the ranch where Charles Manson hid following a 1969 killing spree, detectives and scientists are returning to hunt for undiscovered graves

More tests at Manson ranch for buried bodiesupdated: Fri Mar 28 2008 20:09:00

Authorities will continue to test soil at a California ranch that was once home to cult leader Charles Manson, looking for more evidence of buried bodies before any excavations begin, the county sheriff announced Friday.

Time.com: Redeeming Roman Polanskiupdated: Thu Jan 24 2008 11:00:00

A new documentary takes a critical look at the statutory rape case that sent the director into exile for good

Polanski sues over sex claimsupdated: Mon Jul 18 2005 03:48:00

Roman Polanski's libel action against the publishers of Vanity Fair magazine began at London's High Court on Monday -- with the Oscar-winning film director giving evidence from Paris.

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