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Erik and Lyle Menendez score major victory after judge rules resentencing bid can proceed

Last updated: April 11, 2025 5:50 pm
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After 30 years behind bars, Erik and Lyle Menendez are one step closer to freedom following a recent ruling by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic. The judge rejected the new district attorney’s attempt to withdraw the resentencing request, allowing the brothers to proceed with their hearings.

The Menendez brothers were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989, and were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at ages 18 and 21. The resentencing hearings are set to take place on April 17 and 18, where the brothers and their attorneys will argue that they have been rehabilitated since the time of the crime.

The former district attorney had previously petitioned to reduce the brothers’ sentences to 50 years to life, making them eligible for release under California law. However, the current district attorney sought to withdraw this request, citing the brothers’ lack of admission to certain aspects of the crime.

Despite the district attorney’s objections, Judge Jesic ruled in favor of allowing the resentencing hearings to proceed. The court will make a final decision on the matter after the upcoming hearings, where the brothers will have the opportunity to present their case for release.

The Menendez brothers’ case gained national attention in 1989 when they murdered their wealthy parents and attempted to cover it up as a mob hit. They were convicted of first-degree murder after two high-profile trials in the 90s. A 2024 Netflix documentary shed new light on the case, revealing evidence of the brothers’ alleged sexual abuse at the hands of their parents.

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As the Menendez brothers await their fate, the state parole board is conducting its own hearings and will make a final recommendation in June. Regardless of the court’s decision, California Governor Gavin Newsom has the authority to grant them clemency and allow for their release on parole.

The Menendez brothers’ story is a complex and tragic tale that has captivated the public for decades. As they seek a second chance at freedom, the legal proceedings surrounding their case continue to unfold, with the ultimate decision resting in the hands of the court and the state parole board.

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