LOS ANGELES - A California parole board panel on Friday, Aug. 22 voted to reject recommending the release of Lyle Menendez , who, alongside his brother Erik, has spent more than 35 years behind bars for the murders of their parents in 1989.

In a separate parole hearing just a day ago, Erik Menendez was denied release. Commissioners cited his behavior in prison, including the use of a cellphone, as the primary reason for the denial.

What we know:

In the Friday hearing, Lyle Menendez described the abuse he suffered at the hands of both his parents, which the brothers have maintained for years was the motivation for the murders.

In his closing statement, Lyle Menendez took sole responsibility for the killings.

"I will never be able to make up for the harm and grief I caused everyon

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