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Erik Menendez has been denied parole

Summary

California decided not to release Erik Menendez on parole, meaning he will stay in prison. Erik and his brother Lyle were sentenced for killing their parents over 30 years ago. Lyle will have his parole hearing soon.

Key Facts

  • Erik Menendez was denied parole in California.
  • Erik and his brother Lyle were convicted for murdering their parents.
  • They have been in prison for over 30 years.
  • Lyle Menendez has a parole hearing scheduled for Friday.
  • The Menendez brothers’ case has been widely covered in the media since the 1990s.

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