Lyle has his hearing Friday. Several aspects of the rationale given in denying Erik parole suggest his brother’s outlook is bleak.

Lyle Menendez has his hearing Friday. Several of the concerns raised in denying parole to Erik suggest Lyle faces considerable hurdles in his own bid for release.

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The two will have separate hearings, and it is not at all certain that the outcome will be the same for each man.