California Democrats confirmed the reappointment of five parole board commissioners backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom despite fiery objections from Republicans, who accused colleagues of putting violent criminals — including convicted child sex predators — ahead of victims and public safety. Republican legislators focused the confirmation fight on several high-profile parole cases involving inmates convicted of child molestation, kidnapping and sexual assault, including David Allen Funston, Roberto Antonio Detrinidad and Gregory Lee Vogelsang.