UPDATE: Parole Denied Despite Eligibility — Family Excluded, Evidence Ignored

On December 16, 2025, my son Delquan Danford had his first parole hearing via video before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Despite meeting eligibility requirements, parole was denied, and our family was denied access to observe the hearing, eliminating transparency.

During the hearing, Delquan’s accuser focused on emotional claims, repeatedly stating that she does not feel safe, that Delquan is not remorseful, and that he should not be released. 

No new or verifiable evidence was presented, yet these statements were accepted without scrutiny.

This is deeply troubling because:

Delquan never had a jury trial

His plea was entered under coercion and ineffective counsel

Key evidence was ignored

Financial allegations were disproven by bank records

The case originated in Nevada, not Utah

Instead of hard evidence, narrative and past trauma from an unrelated relationship are being used to justify keeping an innocent man incarcerated.

Delquan’s next rehearing is not scheduled until June 2027.

#This is not justice.

#This is not due process.

Please continue to sign, share, and speak out for Justice for Delquan Danford.