Overview
- Funston appeared in Placer County court on March 2, waived arraignment, and had the case continued to next Monday while being held without bail.
- Placer County prosecutors refiled a 1996 Roseville child sexual assault case within the statute of limitations, obtaining a warrant that stopped his planned release.
- A two-member parole panel found Funston suitable for release in September under California's Elder Parole program after more than 20 years served.
- At Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request, the Board of Parole Hearings conducted an en banc review last month and reaffirmed the suitability finding.
- Parole conditions that had been set included no contact with minors, mandatory sex-offender treatment, and transitional housing, which Funston had identified in Fresno before the warrant intervened.