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FILE - In this April 14, 2016 file photo, former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten is shown during a break from her hearing before the California Board of Parole Hearings at the California Institution for Women in Chino, Calif. VanHouten is expected to get a court hearing Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, to evaluate the role of her young age in the killing of a California couple four decades ago. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Follower: Manson threatened grisly death if she left cult

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2016 file photo, former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten is shown during a break from her hearing before the California Board of Parole Hearings at the California Institution for Women in Chino, Calif. VanHouten is expected to get a court hearing Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, to evaluate the role of her young age in the killing of a California couple four decades ago. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

The Latest: Manson follower threatened if she left cult

Associated Press

California court won’t review Manson follower parole denial

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 1970 file photo, Charles Manson followers, from left: Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel and Leslie Van Houten, walk to court to appear for their roles in the 1969 cult killings of seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate, in Los Angeles, Calif. California Gov. Jerry Brown is denying parole for Van Houten, the youngest follower of murderous cult leader Charles Manson. The Democratic governor said Friday, July 22, 2016, Van Houten’s “inability to explain her willing participation in such horrific violence” leads him to believe she remains an unreasonable risk to society. (AP Photo/George Brich, File)

Judge agrees with governor: No parole for Manson follower

Associated Press

From left, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel and Leslie Van Houten walk to court in Los Angeles in August 1970. The three women, displaying the symbol "X" on their foreheads as followers of the Manson cult family, were on trial for killings including that of actress Sharon Tate. (Associated Press)

Leslie Van Houten, Charles Manson follower, granted parole

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times