Overview

• Erik Menendez was denied parole on Aug. 21 and Lyle Menendez was denied on Aug. 22, each receiving a three-year denial before they can reapply.
• Commissioners pointed to contraband cellphones, drug and alcohol violations, violence in custody, and a tax-fraud scheme as key factors showing insufficient growth.
• The rulings follow a May resentencing to 50 years to life under California’s youthful-offender law, which made the brothers eligible for parole consideration.
• Gov. Gavin Newsom has 30 days to review the board’s decisions, which he may affirm, modify, reverse, or return for further consideration.
• An audio recording of Erik’s hearing was released in error, prompting objections from the family, as the brothers pursue a habeas petition and potential clemency.