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Menendez Brothers Convicted; Parole Hearing Set for 2027

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been convicted, with a parole hearing scheduled for 2027.

2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 5:51 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 7, 2026, 3:20 p.m. ETWritten Sep 7, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ET
Developing · checked 13h ago

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We last searched for new coverage of this at Sep 7, 2026, 6:10 p.m. ET — checked 13h ago.

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been , according to wfmd.com. The conviction was reported on September 7, 2026. A parole hearing has been granted for 2027, a year earlier than expected, as reported by wfmd.com. The brothers' conviction is a formal finding of guilt, but sentencing has not yet occurred. The next step in the legal process is the parole hearing, which is scheduled for 2027.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 7, 2026, 5:51 p.m. ETFirst report

    Menendez Brothers Granted 2027 Parole Hearing

    Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted in the murders of their parents, have been granted a parole hearing in 2027, according to wfmd.com.

    The report from wfmd.com did not specify the exact date of the hearing or the reason for the earlier scheduling.

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