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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Erik Menendez Denied Parole After Lengthy Hearing, Lyle's Fate Still Pending
Caption: Erik Menendez Denied Parole After Lengthy Hearing, Lyle’s Fate Still Pending. Erik Menendez has been denied parole by a California board, a major setback in his decades-long fight for release. Lyle Menendez, whose parole hearing is set for Friday, may still have a chance despite his brother’s denial. The parole board cited Erik’s teenage criminal history, the brutality of the murders, and prison rule violations as key reasons for denial. Erik participated in a 10-hour virtual hearing, supported by relatives and statements from the Los Angeles DA’s office. Parole commissioner Robert Barton noted Erik’s relatives’ support but emphasized that good behavior in prison is crucial for release. Erik may reapply for parole in three years; the decision could undergo an internal review before Governor Gavin Newsom has the final say. The brothers were resentenced in May, making them eligible for parole after decades of life without parole. Erik and Lyle maintain the killings were in self-defense after alleged years of abuse by their father. The case continues to attract public attention due to new evidence, media coverage, and social media campaigns supporting the brothers. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Erik Menendez,Lyle Menendez,parole hearing,California,life without parole,Gavin Newsom,Los Angeles District Attorney,new trial,self-defense,prison behavior
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