A parole board denied the early release request for a notorious serial rapist from Ventura County.
Andrew Luster was convicted in 2003 of 86 offenses. Prosecutors say he would drug and sexually assault his victims, even videotaping some of the incidents. He fled the country while on trial, but was ultimately caught by famed bounty hunter Duane “The Dog” Chapman in Mexico, and returned to the U.S.
Luster was sentenced to 124 years in prison. But, because of Proposition 57 passed by voters, some of his crimes were reclassified, and his sentence was reduced to 50 years in state prison.
Ventura County prosecutors successfully argued that the 59-year-old man still poses a threat, and should remain behind bars. But, because of the change in law, it’s expected he will be released from prison in four years. Luster is part of the Max Factor family, which owns the legendary makeup line.
