Erik Menendez, one of the brothers convicted of murdering their parents in Los Angeles in 1989, has been denied parole after his first appeal for release. The decision came months after a judge reduced the sentences of both Erik and his brother, making them eligible for parole. During the hearing, commissioners cited Erik's alleged misconduct in prison, including involvement with a gang, drug use, and participation in a tax scam, as reasons for denying his release. Relatives advocated for his freedom, but officials questioned whether he was truly reformed. Erik reflected on the impact of his actions, noting the hearing coincided with the anniversary of the crime. He will be eligible for parole again in three years, while his brother Lyle faces a separate hearing soon. The brothers continue to await a judge's decision on new evidence regarding alleged abuse by their father, which their attorneys have argued was the motive behind the killings.