GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The parole request for a man who threw a punch that killed another man outside a bar was denied on Wednesday.

Stephen Moller pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on June 11, 2008, in the death of 20-year-old Sean Kennedy.

Deputies said Kennedy was attacked by Moller on May 16, 2007, in the parking lot of the former Brew’s nightclub. Kennedy later died from his injuries.

According to witnesses, Moller shouted anti-gay slurs just before he attacked Kennedy, who was openly gay.

After pleading guilty, Moller was sentenced to three years in prison with credit for the seven months in prison he already served after originally being charged with murder in the case. The judge also ordered Moller to attend both anger management and drug/alcohol management classes.

Wednesday, officials from Sean’s Last Wish said Moller’s request to be released early was denied. Sean’s Last Wish was formed after Kennedy’s death that promotes tolerance and understanding of diversity.

Moller is scheduled to be released on July 7.