Lyle Menendez will remain in prison after the California parole board rejected his bid for freedom on Friday night, a day after officials rejected his brother, Erik, for an early release.

The pair must wait three more years until their next parole hearing. However, Parole Commissioner Julie Garland said Lyle Menendez will be considered for an administrative review within one year. Garland also floated the possibility that he could be scheduled for a hearing as soon as 18 months from now.

"While we are of course disappointed by today's decision as well, we are not discouraged," the Menendez family wrote in a statement. "The process for parole is exceptionally rigorous, but we are incredibly proud of how Erik and Lyle showed up — with honesty, accountability, and integrity."

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