Menendez brothers: Lyle to face parole board after Erik's bid for freedom was denied
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In San Diego, California, a day after his brother’s attempt for release was rejected, Lyle Menendez is scheduled for a parole hearing on Friday, following decades of imprisonment for the murder of their parents in 1989.

Erik Menendez’s virtual parole hearing on Thursday extended to 10 hours, suggesting that Lyle’s session may also span most of the day, although he will be in front of a different panel than his brother.

The Menendez brothers were originally found guilty of first-degree murder in 1996 during a retrial and received life sentences without parole. Following a series of legal battles, their sentences were adjusted to 50 years to life, with the potential for parole. This change qualified them for parole hearings under youth offender parole legislation.

After Thursday’s lengthy proceedings, Erik was denied parole, meaning he must stay in prison for another three years before becoming eligible for another parole hearing.

Erik Menendez, during his inaugural parole hearing, was denied parole 36 years after he and his brother committed the murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.

“I suspect Lyle and his team are feeling quite discouraged to invest so much effort only to fall short,” commented legal analyst Josh Ritter. “This likely foreshadows the possible outcome.”

The parole found that Erik continues to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety, citing his pre-murder burglaries, the killing of his mother and his cellphone use violations behind bars.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman commended the board’s decision, calling it “justice for Jose and Kitty Menendez.”

After Thursday’s hearing, the Menendez family issued a statement saying that they respect the decision but called the outcome “disappointing and not what we hoped for.”

They family says they will continue to call for both Erik and Lyle’s release. Many are expected to speak again as Lyle makes his case before the parole board Friday.

A news conference is planned in Los Angeles once the hearing wraps up.

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