Shawn Hennessey given day parole

A man convicted for his role in the shootingdeaths of four Alberta Mounties in Mayerthorpe nine years ago has
been granted day parole.

Shawn Hennessey dabbed his eyes as the parole board ruled he willonly have to report to a halfway house in the evenings.

• Hennessey, Cheeseman sentenced for roles in Mountie killings
• Hennessey felt pressure to plead guilty in RCMP killings
• Men in RCMP killings ask for lighter sentences
• Shawn Hennessey wins temporary leave from prison
• Shawn Hennessey to be allowed monthly visits at family home

The board says the 36-year-old has taken responsibility for hisactions and shown empathy for his victims.

Hennesseyand his brother-in-law, DennisCheeseman, pleadedguilty to manslaughter for giving JamesRoszkoa rifle and a ride toRoszko'sfarm nearMayerthorpein 2005.

Roszkothen ambushed and killed the four officers before hekilled himself.