Why was Erik Menendez denied parole?
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Erik Menendez was denied parole due to his lack of demonstrated remorse, a history of disciplinary violations in prison—including illegal cell phone use, drug smuggling, and tax fraud—and the parole board's conclusion that he still poses an unreasonable risk to society.
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- Erik Menendez was denied parole after a hearing in California. 6s
- The parole board cited lack of remorse and multiple prison violations. 1m 13s
- Erik Menendez was convicted of killing his parents with his brother Lyle in 1989. 1m 5s
- Lyle Menendez has a separate parole hearing scheduled. 18s
- Erik Menendez will be eligible for parole again in three years. 2m 20s
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5 hours agoErik Menendez denied parole after California hearing
Commissioner Robert Barton explained that the seriousness of the crime was not the main reason for the denial. It was about his behavior in prison, citing more than a dozen violations, including illegally using cell phones, drug smuggling, and engaging in tax fraud.
