The CDCR said in a statement that the 73-year-old Van Houten was released to parole supervision.
Van Houten reportedly was taken to a transitional housing facility.
The release comes four days after Gov.
Leslie Van Houten at 2017 parole hearingStan Lim/Los Angeles Daily News via AP
Gavin Newsoms office said it would no longer challenge the parole.
A state appeals court in May rejected Newsoms most recent of three parole rejections.
Bendix continued that there is no evidence to suggest Van Houten is currently dangerous and unsuitable for parole.
City News Service contributed to this report.
