Breaking news comes from the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission concerning the case of Bernard H. Massenburg, who was convicted in New Hanover County on multiple charges including sexual assault and kidnapping. According to an official notice released by the commission, Massenburg's Mutual Agreement Parole Program (MAPP) has been abruptly terminated. This program, which involves a collaboration between the commission, the Division of Prisons, and the offender, was designed to encourage educational and vocational progress as a pathway to parole.
The cause for the termination of Massenburg's parole agreement has not been disclosed, but the announcement signifies a shift in his potential release. Previously slated for parole under MAPP, Massenburg's case will now be up for review on or about November 25, 2026. It is important to note that Massenburg was eligible for parole due to being sentenced under guidelines that existed before the state’s current sentencing law, Structured Sentencing, which abolished parole for crimes committed on or after October 1, 1994. The commission remains responsible for paroling offenders sentenced under the older system, a fact that retains relevance for cases like Massenburg's.
The details of the MAPP agreement and the reasons for its termination remain under wraps, with the commission offering no further comment on the specifics of the case. For those seeking more information, the commission has directed queries to be made via their telephone line at (919) 716 - 3010.
