Parole granted to Daniella Broussard with prerelease and supervision conditions

Daniella Broussard appeared before the Committee on Parole at Concordia Parish on Jan. 20, 2026 and described sustained recovery from long-term addiction, institutional leadership, and participation in faith-based and reentry programs. Several supporters, including a prison-ministry leader and representatives from the Way Training Center, testified to her leadership and readiness for reentry. The board noted opposition letters from the district attorney and sheriff but also heard that local correctional and treatment staff had no further objection.

Chair Carolyn Stapleton acknowledged Broussard’s extensive criminal history and her past failures on supervision but said the board would grant parole with specific conditions: completion of a 100-hour prerelease program, affiliation with Cross Ties for at least six months and increased drug screening for the first year. Miss LeDoux and Mister Tillis concurred; the panel recorded the grant and the conditions on the record.

Why it matters: the board balanced a long criminal record against sustained institutional conduct and community support and used conditional release requirements to manage risk while allowing reentry.