After more than 30 years in prison, Erik Menendez was denied parole by a California board that decided he still poses a risk to public safety.

The decision by a California parole board not to recommend parole for Erik Menendez is only one part of what has been a multipronged effort by their lawyers to free him and his brother Lyle.

Their televised trials in the 1990s captivated the nation, sparking debate over wealth and abuse allegations.