Robert Barton
Robert Barton is a commissioner with the California Board of Parole Hearings, known for his role in assessing parole applications and making decisions regarding the release of inmates. During a recent high-profile hearing, he emphasized the importance of understanding the behavior of inmates while incarcerated, stating that the decision to deny parole to Erik Menendez was significantly influenced by his history of rule violations and misconduct while in prison.
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Robert Barton emphasized the seriousness of Erik Menendez's crimes during the parole hearing.
Menendez brothers face another setback as new trial request denied
United States· 2025-09-18
Robert Barton, a parole commissioner, emphasized the seriousness of Eric's rule violations during the hearing.
เปิดสาเหตุ “พี่น้องเมเนนเดซ” ถูกปฏิเสธทัณฑ์บน แม้ได้ตัดสินโทษใหม่
Thailand· 2025-08-24
Commissioner Robert Barton questioned Erik Menendez about his behavior and use of illicit cell phones.
The factors that are keeping the Menendez brothers behind barsUnited States· 2025-08-23
Robert Barton is the commissioner who denied Erik Menéndez's parole.
Los hermanos Menéndez permanecerán en prisión tras ver negada su libertad condicional | Gente
Spain· 2025-08-23
Commissioner Robert Barton stated that two things can be true regarding the Menendez brothers' situation.
Lyle Menendez denied parole a day after brother Erik’s bid rejected | California
United Kingdom· 2025-08-23
Robert Barton is the Commissioner for Parole who announced the decision against Erik Menendez's parole.
Após dez horas de audições, Erik Menendez não conseguiu liberdade condicional | EUA
Portugal· 2025-08-22
Parole board commissioner Robert Barton stated that Erik Menendez continues to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety.
Lyle Menendez faces US parole hearing after brother Erik's release deniedUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22Robert Barton is the parole commissioner who denied Erik Menendez's request for release.
Four things we learned from Erik Menendez's parole hearingUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22Parole Commissioner Robert Barton said while explaining the decision that the seriousness of the past crime is 'not a primary reason for this denial.'
Lyle Menendez faces parole board a day after his brother Erik was denied releaseUnited States· 2025-08-22
Commissioner Robert Barton explained the reasons for denying Erik Menendez's parole.
Po 36 letih brez pogojnega izpusta za starejšega od bratov Menendez
Slovenia· 2025-08-22Robert Barton is a member of the commission that rejected Erik Menendez's parole request.
Frères Menendez : la demande de libération conditionnelle d’Erik rejetée, mauvais signe pour Lyle qui doit être fixé vendredi
France· 2025-08-22Commissioner Robert Barton questioned Erik Menendez about his choices leading to the murders.
Erik denied parole, 36 years after he and brother Lyle killed their parents
Australia· 2025-08-22
Commissioner Robert Barton stated that Erik Menendez's behavior in prison was a primary reason for denying his parole.
Erik Menendez denied parole by California board | CaliforniaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22