Michigan AG Appeals Parole for Rapist Bonds

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed an emergency appeal to reverse the parole granted to William Lamont Bonds, a 56-year-old convict with a history of raping two women in the early 1990s. Bonds was sentenced to 30-45 years for a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge stemming from an armed rape and an additional concurrent 25-45 years for another rape. Despite his criminal history and a prior parole violation in 2023, the Parole Board granted him a 24-month parole, effective February 20, 2025. Nessel's appeal argues that Bonds is not a suitable candidate for parole due to his failure to comply with previous conditions and the high risk he poses to the community. One of Bonds' victims reached out to Nessel's office, prompting the appeal which deems the Parole Board's decision as a clear abuse of discretion. Nessel emphasized the need for community safety and highlighted Bonds' minimization of his criminal behavior.