A Judicial Committee in California rejected a fifth request for release on the grounds, well -known in the US because, along with his brother Lille, they murdered their wealthy parents at a Beverly Hills house 35 years ago.
The hearing of release for his brother, who is held in the same prison in San Diego, is set for Friday morning.
The reason for the rejection
The commissioners ruled that Menendez should not be released after an all -day hearing, in which he was asked about the reasons he committed the crime and the violations of the regulations in prison. They rejected release despite the strong support of family members who have been in favor of its liberation for months.
Commissioner Robert Burton stressed that the main reason for the rejection of the application was not the seriousness of the crime, but Menendez’s behavior in prison. The repeated use of a mobile phone was considered “selfish” and an indication that Menendez believes that the rules do not apply to him. “Contrary to what your supporters believe, you have not been a model of prisoner, and we sincerely find it worrying,” Burton said.
These hearings have been the closest step to their freedom for almost 30 years since their convictions.
The brothers were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1996 for the murder of their father, Jose Menendez, and their mother, Kiti Menendez, in their villa in Beverly Hills. Defense lawyers argued that the brothers acted in self -defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, while prosecutors argued that their goal was a multi -million -million -dollar legacy.
In May, giving them immediate opportunity to apply for release.
Eric Menendez spoke to two commissioners, presenting the most detailed account of recent years about how he grew up, because he made the choices he made and how he changed in prison. He noted that the hearing coincided almost exactly 36 years since the murder of his parents – on August 20, 1989.
The prison part of the state chose only one journalist to watch a video conference and convey the details to the rest of the press.
Today Lille’s listening
Today, Friday, Laya Menendez will appear via a video meeting for his own release. The two brothers are still open to Habeas Corpus, filed in May 2023, calling for their convicts on the basis of new evidence supporting their father’s sexual abuse.
The case has sparked people’s interest for decades and has inspired documentaries, television tributes and dramatizations, such as the Netflix series “”.
The broader recognition of the brothers as victims of sexual abuse has also contributed to the support of support for their liberation, with some of their supporters traveling to Los Angeles to participate in rallies and attend the judicial proceedings.
