NEW: Manson family killer released on parole after five decades in prison.
, who had previously blocked parole efforts, on Friday said that he would not challenge Houten's release in the state Supreme Court.that Van Houten was eligible for parole, reversing a decision by Newsom to reject parole.
"The original conviction and death sentence were reversed on appeal and she was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole," according to a statement from the California Corrections and Rehabilitation
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