A group of officials decided that Chapman would not be granted parole, at least for now. According to reports, the New York’s parole division continued to have concerns regarding whether or not Chapman would be able to behave normally in the public.
Specifically, the group stated that there was some issues concerning Mark David Chapman, specifically, the disregard [he] displayed for the norms of our society and the sanctity of human life.”
Yoko Ono, Lennon’s ex-wife is reportedly quite pleased with the determination. Chapman is eligible for parole again in 2012.
