The last time Chapman was up for parole , in 2008 , the New York State Division of Parole issued a release saying Chapman 's request was denied `` due to concern for the public safety and welfare . '' ' David Chapman will be interviewed by parole board members in 2010 . In 2008 parole was denied ` ` due to concern for the public safety and welfare '' He has served 10 years of his sentence of 25 years to life .
' David Chapman will be interviewed by parole board members in 2010 . In 2008 parole was denied ` ` due to concern for the public safety and welfare '' He has served 10 years of his sentence of 25 years to life .