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Parole Board apologises after releasing truck driver early

StuffNZ HeraldRNZWednesday 15 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Parole Board has unreservedly apologised to the family of Caleb Baker after Sarah Schmidt was released from prison two weeks before her eligible date. Schmidt, who killed the motorist, was released from Rimutaka Prison in July after serving nine months of her sentence.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 15 Oct 2025, 3:57pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 10 minutes
  1. StuffStuff

    Killer truck driver released on parole early due to Parole Board error (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Parole Board apology: Texting truckie Sarah Schmidt, who killed Caleb Baker, released before eligible date (opens in new tab)

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