V.I. Parole Board to Hear Cases Including Manslaughter, Robbery, and Fraud

The V.I. Parole Board invites victim and public testimony ahead of hearings for inmates convicted of serious crimes including second-degree murder and first-degree assault

The V.I. Parole Board has announced its schedule for parole hearings in the month of June. The board is inviting testimony from victims, family members, and other interested persons. Anyone wishing to submit testimony must send written comments or request to appear before the Board by May 30, 2024. Correspondence should be addressed to:‌

Chairman of the Parole Board

John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility

Rural Route 1, Box 9909

Kingshill, VI 00850-9715

Phone: (340) 773-6309 ext. 6817

Email: viparoleboard@vi.gov

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On June 3, the board will consider a parole application from Edwin Rivera, convicted of second-degree robbery and incarcerated at the Citrus County Detention Facility in Florida. On June 5, five inmates of the Tallahatchie County Facility in Missouri will be heard by the board. Jahzeel Fenton is serving time for first-degree assault as a crime of domestic violence, while Yamini Potter was convicted of grand larceny, identity theft, wire fraud and obstruction of justice. Jim Wallace is serving a sentence for voluntary manslaughter, Elieser Edwards for first-degree robbery, and Dekumar Rogers for unauthorized possession of a firearm.‌