SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Hollywood actor, Shelley Malil, convicted of attempted murder was granted parole Tuesday.
Malil viciously stabbed his ex-girlfriend inside her San Marcos home about a decade ago.
He was granted parole by the parole board back in January, but the fight to keep him behind bars went all the way to the governor's office, which led to his ex-girlfriend testifying in court Tuesday at a special hearing.
"Shelley Malil is not rehabilitated and it would be a danger to society to release him from prison," Kendra Beebe said.
In 2008, Malil went to Beebe's house and stabbed her more than 20 times during a jealous rage. Malil admitted that he was angry at Beebe and wanted to kill her.
Thanks to a friend who witnessed the attack and wrestled the knife away, Beebe survived the brutal encounter that took place at her San Marcos home.
Malil was convicted of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to 12 years to life in prison. While behind bars, Malil took self-help courses and participated in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Back in January, Malil told the parole board that he wanted to create lasting and meaningful change and the board granted him parole. Three months later, Governor Jerry Brown asked the parole board to review their granting of parole.
Beebe attended Tuesday's hearing via conference call and the board once again ruled that Malil should be released. According to the Court, he will be released in approximately two weeks and will be under parole supervision for five years.
"I am absolutely floored, shocked, disgusted that the California parole board thinks Shelley Malil is suitable for any type of release. I think this puts society at large in danger," Beebe said.
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan released the following statement:
“The District Attorney’s Office and the victim of this crime have been working together to keep Mr. Malil incarcerated, and we are very disappointed that the parole panel cleared the way for this defendant’s release back into the community after serving only eight years in prison for his crimes,” said District Attorney Summer Stephan. “We agree with the Governor that Malil demonstrated uncontrolled rage and lacks an understanding of his crime. The victims have endured tremendous physical and emotional pain. To approve this individual for release, given his violent attack, ignores the very real danger he poses to public safety.”
Malil said he is going to move to Texas to take care of his elderly parents.
Beebe told News 8's Steve Price that she doesn't believe that's true.
Beebe says she believes Malil is fooling everyone and that he plans to stay here in California. She says that she is scared for her safety.