A former gang member and convicted mass shooter was released after serving just eight years of his life sentence by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) — and given a new job in the California State Capitol.
A Los Angeles Times puff piece aimed at softening the tale of violent offender Jarad Nava attempted to explain away his crimes by bringing up his rough childhood, and cited Newsom to make the case that he’s a truly reformed member of society.
Before becoming an assistant in a state senate committee, Nava was convicted of four counts of attempted murder in 2014 after participating in a gang-related shootout.
A member of the Pomona Don’t Care Krew street gang, Nava’s rap sheet increased from petty crimes to violent attacks as a teen.