Robert Barton

Robert Barton

official United States

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
130,883
Power
8,304$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 130,883 $21,000,000 8,304$
Totals 1 331,002,651 130,883 $21,000,000 8,304$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Commissioner Robert Barton stated that two things can be true regarding the Menendez brothers' situation. 5

The Guardian: Lyle Menendez denied parole a day after brother Erik’s bid rejected | California

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Parole board commissioner Robert Barton stated that Erik Menendez continues to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety. 4

BBC: Lyle Menendez faces US parole hearing after brother Erik's release denied

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Robert Barton is the parole commissioner who denied Erik Menendez's request for release. 5

BBC: Four things we learned from Erik Menendez's parole hearing