In prison since 1996 for the 1989 brutal murder of his wealthy parents, Erik Menendez today was denied his attempt at parole after a very long and sometimes jarring virtual hearing. He will not be eligible to try for early release again for until 2028.

Handing down the denial this evening to Menendez, his lawyers, the LA County District Attorney’s office and family members, Parole Board Commissioner Robert Barton said that “while we give great weight to youth offender factors, your continued willingness to commit crimes and violate prison rules” was the determining factor in rejecting the parole request.

Stressing he believed in “redemption or I wouldn’t be doing this job,” Barton went on to specify “based on the legal standards we find that you continue to pose an unreasonable risk to

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