Menendez Brothers Denied Parole After Audio Leak

Erik Menendez's parole hearing audio was released online, making his family very upset and angry.

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The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are in prison for killing their parents in 1989. They said they did it because their father abused them sexually. Erik had a parole hearing, but someone released the audio recording online.

This made the family very angry because it was private. In the audio, Erik talked about the night he killed his parents. He said he was scared of his father.

Both brothers were denied parole and must stay in prison. Their lawyer is trying to keep the hearing records private.

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