Erik Menendez denied parole

A state parole board panel Thursday rejected a bid for parole by Erik Menendez, who has served about 35 years behind bars along with his brother Lyle for the 1989 murder of their parents in Beverly Hills.

The Brief

A California parole board has voted to deny the release of Erik Menendez.

The decision is not yet final and is subject to a review process by the board and the governor's office.

The final decision on whether the brothers will be freed now rests with Gov. Gavin Newsom.

A California parole board panel on Thursday, Aug. 21 voted to reject the release of Erik Menendez , who, alongside his brother Lyle, has spent more than 35 years behind bars for the murders of their parents in 1989.

A separate parole hearing for Lyle Menendez is set for Fri

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