Tammi Menendez reacted to husband Erik Menendez's parole denial, calling the decision a 'setup' and 'injustice' in a passionate statement

But the brothers’ family is “cautiously optimistic and hopeful” that Lyle Menendez may be released after his own parole hearing today.

Mark Geragos, the attorney for the Menendez brothers, says he will be filing an appeal in the California Superior Court, challenging their parole denials.

Lyle and Erik Menendez will remain in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. On August 21, Erik appeared in the 10-hour virtual parole hearing, during which he faced denial as Parole Commissioner Robert Barton said they found he continues "to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety.

Despite each receiving three-year denials, they will be eligible to request an administrative review in one year. If granted, they could appear before the parole board again as early as 18 months