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Menendez brothers granted early parole hearing

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The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, serving life sentences for murdering their parents in 1989, have been granted an early parole hearing scheduled for March next year. The brothers were previously denied release over concerns about their behaviour in prison, but will now appear before the parole board 17 months earlier than originally scheduled. This development brings renewed attention to one of America's most notorious murder cases.

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Menendez brothers granted early parole hearing

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One of America's most notorious murder cases is back in the spotlight. The Menendez brothers serving sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents have been granted another shot at freedom, winning the right to an early parole hearing. Eric and Lyle were denied release last year over concerns about their behavior behind bars. The Dal now return before the parole board in March next year, 17 months earlier than first scheduled.

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