Menendez Brothers: Why were Erik and Lyle denied parole?

After serving 35 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, a state parole board has denied parole for both Erik and Lyle Menendez.

The Brief

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

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