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California Gov. Gavin Newsom orders parole board to review Menendez Brothers case

Last updated: February 26, 2025 3:37 pm
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has made a significant move towards potentially granting freedom to the infamous Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, by requesting the state parole board to evaluate whether they should be released from prison. This decision was announced by Newsom on his podcast “This is Gavin Newsom,” where he directed the board to conduct a risk assessment of the brothers to determine if they pose a current threat to public safety.

The assessment will involve input from public safety experts and forensic psychologists to analyze the brothers’ suitability for release, more than three decades after they were convicted of killing their parents in their Malibu home. This step marks a new development in the brothers’ ongoing pursuit of freedom.

Recently, LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended that the LA County Superior Court reject the brothers’ request for a retrial based on new evidence suggesting they were molested by their father. The defense team has also pushed for a downgrade of the murder charges to manslaughter, arguing that the brothers have already served the maximum sentence for the crime.

Lyle and Erik Menendez gained national attention in the 1990s during their highly-publicized trials for the brutal murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in a bid to inherit their wealth. A 2024 Netflix documentary reignited interest in their case, uncovering new evidence to support their claims of abuse, including a letter written by Erik detailing the sexual assault by his father.

Despite these revelations, the DA’s office, under the leadership of Hochman, remains skeptical of the credibility of the new evidence and recent allegations. The district attorney, who campaigned on a tough-on-crime platform, doubts the authenticity of the letter and the testimonies provided by individuals claiming similar experiences with José Menendez.

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As the parole board embarks on the risk assessment process, the fate of the Menendez brothers hangs in the balance, with the potential for a new chapter in their long and controversial legal saga.

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