Tammi Menendez
Eric Thayer/Getty ImagesErik MenendezWife, Tammi Menendez,Call His parole denies “Full Settings” and “Injustice”.
“Parole Commissioner Robert Barton made up for the denial of Erik’s parole from the very beginning! It’s a complete set-up, Erik x It was released on Thursday, August 21 shortly after Erik, 54, was denied parole at the hearing.
exist Subsequent postsTammi wrote: “Since 2011, Erik Robert BartonThursday’s assertion Eric “is not a model prisoner.”
US Weekly Have been contacted with the California Parole Hearing and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for comment.
During Thursday’s hearing, Patton cited various illegal acts while jailing Erik, including misconduct with tourists, drug trafficking, abuse of state computers, violence in 1997 and 2011, and possession of a cell phone news.
Erik and Lyle’s family reacted to Thursday’s decision news. “Although we respect the decision, today’s results are certainly disappointing, not what we hope for,” the family said. “But our belief in Eric remains unwavering, and we know he will make big strides to make recommendations from the board. His remorse, his growth, and his positive impact on others. We will continue to be with him and insist on hope that he will return home as soon as possible.”

Erik Menendez appeared before the parole board on August 21, 2025 at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Institution via a conference call.
Correctional Services Bureau by Getty ImagesLyle’s parole hearing is expected to be held on Friday, August 22. “Tomorrow, we turn our attention to Lyle’s hearing,” said the brothers’ relatives. “While this is undoubtedly difficult, we are still cautiously optimistic and hope that the Commissioner will see in Lyle what many others have: a person who takes responsibility, changes his life and is ready to go home.”
Erik and Lyle, 57, were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 after their parents died in 1989. Jose and Kitty Menendezat their family residence in Beverly Hills. The brothers admitted to killing their parents but claimed to defend themselves and accused them of being abused by their father.
Two brothers Being resentful After re-interested in their case after A was released Netflix dramas and documentaries About the murder. Their verdict was changed to 50 years, making them eligible for parole.
However, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Calls on Erik and Lyle to remain in jail.
“The Menandes brothers never fully accept responsibility for the horrific murder of their parents, but continue to promote false narratives of self-defense that the jury refused decades ago,” he said in one person. statement Wednesday, August 20, ahead of the parole hearing. “We have always opposed their release because they have not shown sufficient insights into their crimes and have not proved that they have fully recovered and therefore continue to pose a risk to society.”

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