Glendora Mayor Expresses Anger Over Release of Convicted Rapist and Max Factor Heir

The mayor of Glendora, David Fredendall, has voiced strong disapproval following the parole release of Andrew Luster, a convicted serial rapist and heir to the Max Factor cosmetics empire. Luster, 62, was sentenced in 2003 for 86 counts involving the drugging and raping of three women, after which he was sentenced to 124 years in prison. His sentence was reduced to 50 years in 2013 due to judicial error, and he recently was released on parole on October 11, having served around 20 years.

Fredendall, in his statement, expressed outrage and disappointment over the situation and demanded transparency from state lawmakers regarding the circumstances of Luster’s release. He pointed to Proposition 57, which allows for the reduction of sentences through credits for good conduct, as a contributing factor. The mayor noted that the community stands in solidarity with the victims, emphasizing that their suffering should not be overshadowed by the legal system’s shortcomings. Additionally, Ann Marie Schubert, former Sacramento County District Attorney, criticized California’s legal framework for treating Luster’s offenses as nonviolent, while Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio raised concerns over public safety related to the parole system.