Erik Menendez Denied Parole After 35 Years in Prison

Erik Menendez has received a decision following his parole hearing while his brother Lyle’s fate still hangs in the balance. Erik, 54, was denied parole at his hearing which took place on Thursday, August 21. Lyle’s hearing will take place on Friday, August 22. “While we respect the decision, today’s outcome was of course disappointing and not what we hoped for,” Menendez family members said in a prepared statement, according to NewsNation on Thursday. “But our belief in Erik remains unwavering and we know he will take the Board’s recommendation in stride. His remorse, growth, and the positive