Menendez Brothers to Get Resentencing Hearing After 35 Years in Prison
Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a resentencing hearing next week, providing an opportunity for potential release after decades in prison for their parents' murders.
Summary
After 35 years of incarceration, Erik and Lyle Menendez are scheduled for a resentencing hearing on May 13-14, giving them a chance at parole. Despite their rehabilitation efforts and family support, current DA Nathan Hochman opposes the plea, citing recent rule violations and a critical risk assessment report. The brothers’ fate will ultimately depend on the court's ruling and the state's parole board's decision for potential clemency from Governor Newsom.
Articles (3)
- The Menendez brothers are getting a resentencing hearing, offering them a chance for freedom after decades in prison for the murder of their parents, amid ongoing debates about their rehabilitation and legal representation.
- Supporters argue that the brothers have shown signs of reform and should be considered for parole based on modern understandings of trauma and abuse.
- The current LA district attorney is opposing resentencing, claiming the brothers haven't taken full responsibility for their actions, despite past district attorney's support for reducing their sentences.
Rolling Stone·23d· "…Judge Jesic said he reviewed the CRA and found it to be “subjective” and filled with “so many caveats.”"
The Guardian·23d· "…The brothers were sentenced in 1996 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for fatally shooting their entertainment executive father, Jose Menendez, and mother, Kitty Menendez."