Audio from the parole hearings of the Menendez brothers, residing in California, made publicly available.
Jeff Nguyen, a seasoned reporter for our2/KCAL9, has delved into the latest developments in the Menendez brothers' case. Nguyen brings extensive reporting experience from San Diego, Seattle, and California's Central Coast to the newsroom.
On Monday, a Los Angeles Superior judge denied the Menendez brothers' petition for a new trial. The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, were convicted in 1995 for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez.
The pair's latest parole hearing focused on their prison record, with the panel of state officials citing Erik Menendez's 'behavior in prison' as the primary reason for their rejection. Lyle Menendez, on the other hand, used cell phones for communicating with his wife and for his community work, asserting that he used them for 'good things', not for criminality.
However, both brothers admitted to violating prison rules regarding computer usage and the use of cell phones. Erik Menendez, for instance, admitted to using cell phones to talk to his wife, watch videos on YouTube, and view pornography. He also stated that he used marijuana due to his Crohn's disease and because he was 'depressed'.
Erik Menendez also admitted to escalating problems by fighting in prison, stating he was being 'bullied' and needed to stand up for himself. California prison officials have released audio recordings from the parole hearings of Erik and Lyle Menendez, providing a glimpse into the proceedings.
Despite the denial, California law requires the parole board to schedule another hearing in the future, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Menendez brothers' appellate attorney, Mark Geragos, and several family members believe the brothers have changed after spending the last few decades in 'prison'.
In August, the parole board denied the Menendez brothers' first attempt at parole, granting them the minimum three-year denial. There are no available search results indicating which institution will likely conduct the next parole hearing for the Menendez brothers.
The Menendez brothers maintain that they acted in self-defense after suffering years of alleged physical, sexual, and emotional abuse from their parents. The brothers were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 1996, but a judge reduced their sentences to 50 years to life in May.
The saga of the Menendez brothers continues, with the next parole hearing likely to be a significant milestone in the case. Stay tuned for more updates from our2/KCAL9 as we follow this intriguing story.
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